5 things to know about pregnancy in the 20th week

When the expectant mother is in the twentieth week of pregnancy, the baby's limbs have almost developed and he has become very restless. At this time, expectant mothers should go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination and remember about the baby's development status. At this stage, expectant mothers must know 5 things to ensure the baby's health.

1. Measure the uterine height: uterine height and abdominal circumference can indirectly reflect the size of the uterus, thereby observing the development of the fetus. This is a must-do item at every prenatal check-up. The length from the pubic symphysis in the lower abdomen to the fundus of the uterus is the uterine height. From now on, your uterine height should increase by 1 cm every week. If there is no change for two consecutive weeks, you should go to the hospital immediately.

2. Beware of pregnancy-induced hypertension: Pregnancy-induced hypertension is the second leading cause of maternal death, so be sure to pay attention. If you develop high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy, you should be alert, so you should pay attention to blood pressure checks during every prenatal check-up. Do more exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables.

3. Be alert to spotting in the second trimester: If you have a small amount of bleeding or a feeling of abdominal heaviness during this period, you should be cautious, as this may be premature placenta, threatened miscarriage, etc. When you experience spotting, you should go to the hospital immediately to ask a doctor, and do not take any pregnancy-preserving drugs on your own. In normal times, you should also not eat too much hot food such as chocolate, chili pepper, longan, etc.

4. Eat small meals frequently: As your baby grows, the nutrients your body needs are also increasing. At this time, the uterus squeezes the stomach, the stomach capacity decreases, and you always feel full, so you should eat some small, high-nutrition foods. Now you should eat small meals frequently. You can divide the daily meals into 5-6 times. Eat more milk, tofu, vegetables, lean meat and other foods rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium.

5. Prevent hemorrhoids during pregnancy: Since you will often suffer from constipation during this period, it is easy to cause hemorrhoids, so you must take timely prevention measures. In normal times, you should eat more fiber foods to improve gastrointestinal digestion ability, avoid eating greasy foods, and drink more water every day. If you have hemorrhoids, do not use hemorrhoid cream or other external medications without authorization. Use medication according to the doctor's instructions.

The 5 things described above are 5 very critical precautions during the 20th week of pregnancy. For inexperienced expectant mothers, you must pay attention to them. If you are not careful, you may bring unnecessary trouble to yourself and the fetus. In addition, it is also very important to maintain a happy mood.