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Week 19 - The Baby Is Taller

Your baby undergoes radical changes in the 19th week of pregnancy. There are two reasons for this. First, there actually are faster changes and secondly, the changes are much more noticeable now. For instance, the baby might suddenly seem taller. Height does increase as time progresses but now because the child's legs are developed and straightened, doctors measure fetal growth from head to toe and not from crown to rump. Therefore, the child's ultrasound picture at this stage of pregnancy presents seemingly drastic growth. The actual height increase actually is just about another two inches from the last week, however, measuring from head to heal, the baby's height is now around 9 inches. The child's weight in this month is approximately eight and a half ounces. Other growth taking place in this week includes regular functioning of the kidneys as they continue to make urine, growth of hair on the child's scalp of (which may be prominent on the face and ears for some time after birth as well) and many specialized tasks like smelling, hearing, sensing, touching and seeing are being coordinated by brain with the respective sense organs.

The Week's Progress And Task For You

Your pregnancy is almost halfway over. By now you must have adjusted to the changes that pregnancy and childbirth has in store for mothers to be. As for the expected physical changes this week, the skin might be drier than usual and some expectant mothers might also experience itchy skin. As advised earlier, drink gallons of water to beat all such issues during pregnancy. Other remedies include a gentle massage using a warm facecloth.

A much more crucial issue that now must be catered to is registering with childbirth classes. Such classes can help to a large extent in dealing with the various issues confronted during pregnancy and childbirth. Researches have indicated that those enrolled in childbirth classes have easier times during childbirth. Such classes touch upon a variety of subjects that are extremely vital for any soon-to-be mother and therefore present a convenient solution to various pregnancy related problems.

In addition to various other subjects, childbirth classes will highlight the importance of exercising during pregnancy. Diligent and careful workout during the pregnancy weekly stages can help curb the dreaded pains of childbirth.

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