4 things to do in the 18th week of pregnancy

When a pregnant woman reaches the eighteenth week of pregnancy, she should be looking forward to the birth of her baby. Many people want to hide their pregnancy and give their husbands a surprise. However, at this stage, changes in their body shape will expose themselves. Let's take a look at the four things that expectant mothers should do in the eighteenth week of pregnancy.

1. Count fetal movements

Now you should insist on counting fetal movements regularly. It is best to fix the time at 8-9 o'clock every evening. The fetal movement is generally 3-5 times per hour on average. Counting fetal movements every day is a direct form of prenatal education. When you pay close attention to the fetus, you can imagine the fetus's various body postures, and the fetus will respond to your feelings, which will enhance the emotional exchange between mother and child.

2. This week’s prenatal education: sing to the fetus with motherly love

Pregnant mothers can choose lyrical songs or lullaby songs for the fetus. They will feel happy when singing and sing to the fetus with motherly love. Thereby achieving resonance with the fetus. Singing to the fetus is a natural form of prenatal education. The natural vibration of the mother's voice and the mother's singing can bring a sense of harmony and emotional peace to the fetus. The rhythmic sound of the mother's heartbeat is the first sound the fetus hears in its environment. If the mother's heart rate is normal, the fetus will feel that everything is normal and will feel that the environment is safe and worry-free. When a mother sings, her voice is in sync with her breathing, heartbeat, and the movements of her chest and abdomen. The fetus prefers the mother's singing, which can more directly stimulate the fetus's hearing, promote the development of the fetus's nervous system and sensory organs, and promote the fetus's memory development.

3. Take the prospective father to a pregnancy training class

Many hospitals now offer a “pregnant women’s class” as part of their prenatal check-up services. Pregnant women can learn some necessary knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth in class. Husbands are welcome to attend this kind of "class", so it's best for you to take some time out of your busy schedule to attend the class with your wife. On the one hand, you can learn knowledge, and on the other hand, it is also a powerful action to demonstrate your "psychological support" to your wife.

4. Timely iron supplementation - prevention and treatment of anemia during pregnancy

Hemodilution due to increased blood volume during pregnancy. In order to provide the iron needed for the fetus' growth and compensate for future blood loss during delivery and postpartum breastfeeding, pregnant mothers should now pay attention to iron supplementation.

The above are the 4 things that expectant mothers need to do in the 18th week of pregnancy. These 4 things should not be difficult for all expectant mothers, but they are not difficult. The key is to do them and to stick to them. Maybe it will feel a bit boring sometimes, but you have to stick to it.