Week 25 of your Pregnancy

You

You might be starting to feel slightly out of breath, puffing to get up a flight of stairs or two. Some breathlessness in pregnancy is normal as your uterus expands it will push up against your diaphragm and may slightly restrict your lung expansion. In addition, some women experience anaemia in pregnancy which can lead to shortness of breath during activity. It is important to make sure you are getting enough iron in your diet.

Lean red meat is a great source, and spinach and iron fortified cereals are good sources too. If you are a vegetarian it is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider as she may suggest you take an iron supplement. If you are concerned about your breathlessness or it becomes worse at any time, it's a good idea to let your doctor known.

Baby

Your baby continues to grow steadily and weighs over 650 grams. He is starting to clasp his fist and will even start using his hands to touch the things around him – parts of his own body and the watery environment around him. While it is still far too early for his arrival, babies born after 25 weeks have about a fifty percent chance of survival, with every day that he spends inside the safety of your body now building up his strength and ability to survive outside the womb.

Photo: Fetus at 25 weeks - Scan provided by
Sydney Ultrasound for Women

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