At 19 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is already four months old, and its size has significantly increased. Various organs are also developing vigorously, and even a small number of mothers can feel fetal movement at this time. So, what are the reactions of expectant mothers at 19 weeks pregnant?
By 19 weeks of pregnancy, most early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness have disappeared, and only a small percentage of expectant mothers may continue into the late stages of pregnancy.
At this point, the biggest change in the mother's body is the increase in abdominal circumference, and the color of the mother's nipples and areola begins to darken. At this point, the breasts have begun to prepare for breastfeeding, so the breasts will gradually enlarge.
Some mothers may develop butterfly spots on their faces due to excessive secretion of progesterone. But don't worry about these spots, butterfly spots will gradually disappear after the baby is born.
At 19 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women may experience leg cramps, especially after finishing a day of activity and resting in bed at night. Leg muscle spasms, also known as leg cramps, begin to appear. Of course, leg cramps can also occur during the day, but they are more frequent at night than during the day.
Also, many expectant mothers begin to experience significant weight gain at this point. When weighing during prenatal check ups, many expectant mothers may find that their weight suddenly increases by 2 to 5 pounds, which is a normal phenomenon. As long as the diet is balanced and the proportion of nutrient intake is appropriate, expectant mothers do not have to worry about their weight.
