Pregnancy Week 19
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Pregnancy Week 19
By the time you hit 19 weeks pregnant, your baby will be almost 8.5 ounces heavy and about half a foot long! If you think that is remarkable ponder on this... your baby will likely increase it's size by as much as 15 times before you deliver! From pregnancy weeks 19 and beyond a large part of what your baby does in utero is grow, grow and grow! Balancing Your Pregnancy You too will continue to grow with your baby. As your uterus starts to rise above your belly button and you start to gain weight, you will notice during pregnancy weeks 19 and beyond you do not have the grace and elegant balance you had during your early pregnancy. Many women find during pregnancy at 19 weeks they have a hard time keeping upright. Some women will become dizzy when rising, another pregnancy side effect as more blood is pushed through your uterus and your blood pressure drops slightly. To help avoid a crash and fall, make sure you take your time when sitting up or standing up during pregnancy week 19 and beyond. If you find you are dizzy more often than not or lightheaded to the point you feel faint, you may want to talk to your doctor about your blood sugar levels. Around pregnancy 24 weeks to pregnancy 28 weeks your doctor will order a blood glucose test to make sure you do not develop a condition called gestational diabetes. This is a form of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. If diagnosed with this condition, you are more at risk for pregnancy complications including pre-term labor, hypotension and related problems. Your doctor will recommend you meet with a nutritionist and monitor you closely for the duration of your pregnancy to ensure the health and wellness of you and your baby. Many doctors also keep a close eye on your baby's size, because often women with gestational diabetes deliver babies that are larger in size than average, which may make labor and delivery a bit more challenging!
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