Real picture of fetus at 17 weeks of pregnancy

At 17 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is 13 cm long and weighs 170 grams. The fetus looks like a pear. The development of English listening in the fetus. By auscultating, you can hear the baby's strong heart rate, and then you can understand the baby's physical condition by listening to the fetal heart sound. If you find anything abnormal, please go to the hospital immediately to seek help from a doctor. The baby also likes to use the umbilical cord as his own toy, pulling or grabbing it happily. Don't worry that he will hurt himself. Although he is still a fetus, he already has the ability to protect himself.

Generally, the fetal heartbeat can be heard by ordinary auscultation in the abdomen between 17 and 20 weeks. The fetal heartbeat is between 120 and 160 beats per minute, sometimes faster, and not very regular. It becomes more regular in the later stages of pregnancy. Sometimes there will be a brief pause, or the rate may reach 180 beats per minute, which is normal. However, if this phenomenon occurs frequently or for a long time, you must see a doctor immediately.

Nutritional concerns during the 17th week of pregnancy: You can eat breakfast as the staple food, and pay attention to the quality and nutritional balance of breakfast. It can increase nutrition and energy supply without causing weight gain too fast. The digestive function of expectant mothers is reduced, the secretion of gastric juice is reduced, and the gastrointestinal motility is weakened. Therefore, they must be careful to avoid the stimulation of hot and cold foods, and try to reduce the frequency of meals to prevent unhygienic tableware.

Prenatal education reminder for babies in 17 weeks of pregnancy: Many pregnant mothers ask when is the best time to start listening to prenatal education songs? In fact, as long as you are in a good mood, you can turn on the speaker and let the soft rhythm float at any time - in the morning, before taking a nap or after dinner. Pregnant mothers should note that the sound of prenatal education songs should be comfortable for them. It is up to them to decide how many times to listen to them. They can also be used as background music in daily life. The most important point is that you don't have to force yourself to listen, don't add tasks to yourself, and let everything go with the flow. Only in this way can you truly achieve the goal of a happy mood.