The development of the baby at 22 weeks of gestation, which is 5 months of pregnancy, for some women is marked by the sensation of feeling the baby move more frequently.
Now the baby's hearing is well developed and the baby can hear any sound around him, and hearing the voice of the mother and father can make him calmer.
Fetal development
The development of the fetus at 22 weeks of gestation shows that the arms and legs have already developed enough for the baby to move them very easily. The baby can play with his hands, put them on his face, suck his fingers, cross and uncross his legs. In addition, the nails of the hands and feet are already growing and the lines and divisions of the hands are already more marked.
The baby's inner ear is already practically developed, so he can hear more clearly, and begins to have some sense of balance, since this function is also controlled by the inner ear.
The baby's nose and mouth are well developed and can be seen on ultrasound. The baby may be upside down, but that doesn't make much difference to him.
The bones get stronger and stronger, as do the muscles and cartilage, but the baby still has a long way to go.
This week it is still not possible to know the sex of the baby, because in the case of boys the testicles are still hidden in the pelvic cavity.
Fetus size at 22 weeks gestation
The size of the fetus at 22 weeks' gestation is approximately 26.7 cm, from head to heel, and the baby's weight is about 360 g.
Changes in women
Changes in women at 22 weeks of gestation can lead to hemorrhoids, which are dilated veins in the anus that cause a lot of pain when evacuating and in some cases even to sit. What can be done to alleviate this discomfort is to invest in the consumption of foods rich in fiber and to drink a lot of water so that the feces are softer and come out more easily.
Urinary infections are more frequent in pregnancy and cause pain or burning when urinating, if you experience these symptoms, tell the doctor you are monitoring during pregnancy, so that he can indicate some medication.
In addition, it is normal that after this week of pregnancy the woman has her appetite restored or increased and feels unwell on some occasions.
Your pregnancy by trimester
To make your life easier and you don't waste time looking, we have separated all the information you need for each trimester of pregnancy. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (from the 1st to the 13th week) 2nd Quarter (from the 14th to the 27th week) 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
