![]() ![]() You can safely try saline sprays or nasal strips, especially if the congestion takes a turn for the truly uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the stuffiness may only get worse as your pregnancy progresses, but your practitioner will probably not prescribe any medications or antihistamine nasal sprays to help clear things up - but do ask if your doctor recommends something else instead. The result? Your nose probably already knows: pregnancy congestion and possibly even nosebleeds. So can the mucous membranes of your nose from all the pregnancy hormones circulating in your body, which are also increasing blood flow. Your uterus is not the only thing that's starting to swell. ![]() One way to show your changing shape some love this week and feel better about yourself in the process: Buy a garment or accessory that makes you feel pretty at your new size - and don't forget to buy underwear that fits! Nasal congestion Remember, every woman gains and loses weight during pregnancy at a different pace. It may be hard to watch yourself gain weight during pregnancy, even when you know there's a wonderful reason for it, but try to embrace your body's new shape and think of every pound you put on as a sign of good health for you and your baby.Īs long as you eat right during pregnancy, minimize junk and maximize nutrient-dense foods, and get regular exercise, you'll be fine in the long run. It’s all good! If you’re still concerned, though, or have questions about how big or small you are, just talk to your doctor for some reassurance. Whatever you do, don’t compare your 16 weeks pregnant belly to anyone else’s and don’t worry too much. The wide variety of baby bumps can be attributed to everything from a woman’s size and shape to whether this is the first pregnancy or the second, third or fourth. Believe it or not, some women still don’t really show at 16 weeks pregnant, while others have pronounced bumps. But all baby bumps at 16 weeks are different - and normal. Your weight gain and that of your baby have likely picked up considerably, and you’ll both continue to grow. Your Body at Week 16Īt 16 weeks pregnant, you may now be at the stage where your bump clearly has a baby in there. In fact, studies have found that babies who hear a song while they're in the womb recognize the same tune when it's sung to them after they’re born - so choose your lullabies with that in mind. Generally, babies fully develop the ability to hear in the womb by 18 weeks of pregnancy. ![]() Listen up: Tiny bones in your fetus' ears are in place, making it likely that baby will soon be able to hear your voice (or something like it) when you're speaking. Your fetus is becoming a looker too - with a face that's starting to look more human - but a skinny looker, since there's no baby fat yet.Īnd here's the skinny on baby skin: It's practically translucent now, so if you took a peek inside your uterus, you'd be able to see your baby's blood vessels under that thin skin. Thanks to those developing facial muscles, your baby is capable of making a few expressive frowns and squints, even at this early stage.īaby's beautiful eyes are finally working too, making small side-to-side movements and perceiving light, although the eyelids are still sealed. The backbone and tiny muscles in your baby's back are gaining strength, so she can straighten out that head and neck even more. Your baby now weighs in at a whopping 3 to 4 ounces and is 4 to 5 inches in length. Only 5 months left to go! Still have questions? Here's some more information on how weeks, months and trimesters are broken down in pregnancy. If you're 16 weeks pregnant, you're in month 4 of your pregnancy. ![]()
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