Week 22 Ultrasound. Pregnancy Confidential Podcast. Checklist Work with your gracious baby shower host to plan party logistics. Now that you know the sex of the baby, take a second look at baby names. Prevent varicose veins. Avoid crossing your legs and long periods of sitting or standing, which may result in blood pooled in the legs. Is it normal to feel dizzy? Related Content Previous pregnant woman on laptop. How to Create Your Birth Plan: A Checklist for Parents Writing a birth plan doesn't mean your delivery will be free of surprises—but at least you'll be ready for them.
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You can also ask for a risk assessment of your work place. If you want to wait, then the latest you can leave it is 15 weeks before the baby is due, which is around week It will probably be rather obvious by then anyway!
It's a good time to tone up those muscles 'down under'. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough or jump around on your future baby's trampoline. Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stopping the 'urine' midflow.
Visit Tommy's for more ideas. Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes — they may be able to recommend one. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth. Ask your partner if they would like to take part in the antenatal classes. Even if you've had children before, they're still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be.
The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you. Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos. We know that's easy to say, but hard to do. Ask your midwife or GP for support. We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day.
Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Get moving! It's recommended that pregnant women do minutes of exercise throughout the week. You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside. Listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Don't eat for two! Eat for you. You don't need any extra calories until the third trimester, which starts in week Try and eat healthily , with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid processed, fatty and salty foods.
You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme. Relax in a lovely warm bath not hot, you don't want to overheat. Take the time to focus on the fluttering in your belly.
Get to know your baby's movements. Do you think that's a kick or a punch or a hiccup? Enjoy every wriggle! Tip: Choose non-scented bath products to help avoid thrush. Get personalised emails for trusted NHS advice, videos and tips on your pregnancy week by week, birth and parenthood. Back to 2nd trimester. Home Pregnancy Week-by-week 2nd trimester Week Share this page Facebook Pinterest Twitter Whatsapp. As your belly grows, you may struggle with your body image.
Eating healthily and getting regular exercise may also help you feel better. For more on this, download our pregnancy weight tracker. At 22 weeks pregnant, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:. That burning sensation in your throat and chest during pregnancy could be heartburn. Despite the name, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart! Heartburn happens when stomach acids leak into the esophagus. Eating small meals throughout the day, staying upright after eating a meal, and avoiding spicy and fried foods might help.
Hot flashes. Hormonal changes and a faster metabolism are probably responsible for you feeling hotter and sweatier than normal. The best you can do is to try and stay cool, so wear loose clothes, drink lots of water, and put on the fan or air conditioner.
Racing heart. This is actually good news — more oxygen and nutrients are being delivered to your baby via the placenta. For this reason, having a racing heart can be normal during pregnancy. If you also feel short of breath or you feel your heart racing and it stays that way, call your provider ASAP.
Pelvic pain. Pregnancy hormones loosen your joints, helping them become more flexible. But this flexibility may be causing you some pain.
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