Minggu 23 Kehamilan

've Been having weird dreams or fun? Naturally, in the period of the second trimester you are having an amazing dream and feels real. In the dream you may be in a fantastic situation that had nothing to do with everyday life. Babies may also play a role in the dream and could be, his performance is not as you might think. Do not consider this a sign of anything. Dreams are one way to sort brain activity as we go about daily routines. The dream is a waste product of the subconscious and we need the space in the brain to store new information.

There are Withstand Foot Me!

If not the dream that wakes you in the middle of the night, leg cramps is the next culprit. Currently 23 weeks pregnant, common for some women to experience cramps in the legs and calf muscles. And the cramps did not come at 1 pm in the moment you awake but usually appear 12 hours later aka midnight. No one knows why. You must be more focused search for a solution to this problem. Cramps occur when the muscle contractions, causing pain and stiffness. If the calf muscles cramp, try to straighten the foot and calf massage with both hands toward the shin. Doing this several times can help weak back muscles.

Sometimes the cramps are a sign of lack of calcium or magnesium. You may have heard a lot of myths about the treatment of cramps by putting lime or garlic at the end of the bed. But definitely, make sure you get enough water and do stretching exercises before bed.

Physical Changes This Week

• Stomach began to soar upwards and is now below the navel. Pregnancy is increasingly difficult to hide. You may often be in a situation where people will ask if you are pregnant or not.
• You may cringe at his hands. This is known as "carpal tunnel syndrome" which affects the thumb and forefinger. Compression of water retention in the channel tunnel syndrome is the main cause. Physiotherapy may be needed to reduce the pain and numbness.
• Another common complaint is headache. Even if you rarely experience it, but at this stage of pregnancy, as now, the headache will often visit. Again, blame the pregnancy hormones. Avoid dehydration. If you have a headache, lie down in a dark room with a damp cloth to wear eye compress. Sometimes snacked on something can help this condition. But if you suffer headaches appear suddenly and impair vision, you need to consult a doctor.
• Volume increased vaginal fluids. During pregnancy, vaginal discharge is clear or white colored and odorless. Many women find it helpful to wear panty liners are easy to absorb. However, be careful because it is easy to attack a fungal infection, so when you feel itchy and hot sensation during urination, a check to the doctor or midwife about this condition. Antifungal treatment is very effective and usually doctors prescribe it.
• You may start to experience Braxton Hicks contractions, uterine contractions are concentrated at the top of the uterus. After exercising, bending, have sex or not do anything, you could be experiencing Braxton Hicks. It is the body's way of practice for the real contractions.

Emotional Changes This Week

• Excitement began to permeate you. Relationship with the baby grows strong and very difficult to ignore the fact that you are actually pregnant. You might see a couple of more attention because he saw the development of your stomach. This period is often said to be the most beautiful time during pregnancy, so enjoy.
• Instead, this could be worrying times for some women. Fetal examination conducted weeks earlier could detect concerns or complications. Often a "wait and see" made by the doctor, it could mean the prospective parents waiting to bite the fingers of time elapsed. Talk to your midwife or doctor, tell them if you are worried.

Baby's Development This Week

• Baby weight has reached 500 grams this week and almost 20 cm in length. It still looks like a little doll. Baby still accumulate fat to create a layer under the skin. So you need to eat more but remember, that it needs to store fat instead of your baby.
• Babies begin to form important substances in the lungs known as alveoli surfactant that will help keep it open at birth later. Try to imagine the outer leaves, you will understand how important air bags stay open so that oxygen can flow from the surrounding blood vessels. In the event of premature birth, mothers will be injected with steroids to help the formation of a surfactant.
• Heart chambers and major blood vessels supplying the heart can be seen when the ultrasound examination. Although still small, the important organs will continue to grow and when the baby is born has a heart as big as a walnut.
• Your baby can hear. His ear is functioning properly and will react if there is a strong sound that appears suddenly. Dogs barking, the door is closed tightly, car exhaust ... all will make the baby shocked. Baby's bones begin to harden so watch your calcium intake.
• Babies can move all of his muscles and can even coordinate. You will feel the movement of the baby is also more powerful.

Tip of the Week

• If you are tired, remember to stretch before bed. Make sure there are no goods lying near the bed that will make you stumble when awakened at night.
• Do not miss doctor's appointments check. Mark the calendar.
• Buy and read cookbooks in order to prepare a delicious meal even if previously frozen in the freezer.

The journey continues into Week 24