No weight gain at 18 weeks pregnant

It is abnormal if there is no weight gain in the 18th week of pregnancy, because the 18th week is the stage of rapid fetal development. During this stage, the weight of pregnant women continues to increase. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women who have not gained weight to undergo an ultrasound examination to avoid the possibility of stillbirth. Pregnant women should undergo B-ultrasound examination. If there is no problem with the fetus, they should adjust their eating habits and eat small and frequent meals while paying attention to nutritious food.

If you have not gained weight during the 18th week of pregnancy, you first need to do an ultrasound to see if the fetus is normal, go to the hospital's pregnancy clinic regularly for check-ups and receive pregnancy care instructions. Secondly, in your daily life, you should eat small and nutritious meals a day, pay more attention to rest, pay attention to hygiene, strengthen your physical fitness, keep a good mood, and eat more protein-rich foods such as eggs, milk, and lean meat. If the fetus is normal, it may be that the baby has a strong reaction to pregnancy and has no appetite, so he does not eat that much. When he is 5 or 6 months old, his weight will start to increase. Don't worry too much, as it will not be good for the baby. The average weight gain for pregnant women is 12.5 kg, or 25 jin is the most appropriate, which includes the weight of the fetus, umbilical cord, placenta, amniotic fluid, enlarged uterus and the weight gain of the pregnant woman herself. The increase is slow in the first three months and faster after the second half. However, everyone's physique is different. As long as the baby is healthy, there is no need to worry about these.

Not gaining weight is a good thing, but it depends on whether you can eat it. If you can eat it, it means the baby has absorbed it. Not gaining weight is a good thing for fatter mothers. If you are too fat, the doctor will ask you to eat less and prevent you from continuing to gain weight. Because if you eat too much, the weight gained will all go on your body, and the baby may not be able to absorb it, so don't worry too much.

In short, mothers don’t need to worry too much, just keep a happy mood, and go to the hospital for a check-up. As long as the fetus is normal, the belly is bigger but the weight has not increased. On the contrary, the pregnant woman has lost weight, which means the baby is absorbing well and is growing healthily. Just pay attention to supplementing nutrition, rest more, and pay attention to maintaining good health. The fetus needs nutrition, and the mother also needs nutrition. Don’t let your body fall behind, and keep both the baby and yourself healthy.

Fetal development at 18 weeks of pregnancy

Now the fetus has started to move frequently. It is nearly 14 cm long and weighs about 200 grams. The eyes that were originally tilted to the sides began to focus forward. The bones have become almost rubbery cartilage and are beginning to harden. A substance called "myelin" that protects bones begins to slowly wrap around the spinal cord. With the help of a stethoscope, you can now hear your baby's heartbeat, which is a truly intoxicating feeling.

18 Weeks Pregnancy Symptoms:

The expectant mother's weight increases by about 4.5-6 kg, the body's center of gravity moves forward, and her movements become inconvenient. The appetite is surprisingly good, and you should pay attention to scientific and balanced nutritional combinations. Your sexual desire gradually increases. The expectant father can now relax a little. Most pregnant women will be troubled by hemorrhoids. You may experience some pain in your legs, tailbone, and other muscles. When you are sitting or lying down, standing up too quickly can make you feel a little dizzy. Some pregnant mothers may experience nasal congestion, nasal mucosal congestion and nose bleeding. If the nose bleeding is very severe, the possibility of pregnancy-induced hypertension should be considered.