20 & 21 Weeks Pregnant
The more relaxed quarter

These weeks were very special to me, because at some point, I felt the need to think about was going on with my life, my past, my present and my future with my baby.

I felt a great anxiety and responsibility to do whatever was possible so my baby was in good health inside my belly. The reality of pregnancy was already a fact. I knew that I was expecting many changes in my life from now on, of course wonderful changes.

I had the need to talk about these feelings with my husband, so he could understand what was happening in my mind. It really helped me to talk to him.

Mom:

My dear mom, you must watch your diet from now on because you will be seeing significant weight gain. However, as long as you have a healthy diet, you should not worry about those extra pounds. At 21 weeks pregnant you have probably gained about ten or fifteen pounds by now.

Considering that your body is expanding, you must start to see some stretch marks. Try some cocoa butter that can help ease the dryness and itching associated with stretched skin.

Your ankles and feet may be swelling or be swollen by the end of the day. Drinking a lot of water will help. Get some rest for about 30 minutes with your feet up in the evening. This will also help to alleviate the swelling.

At this time, curiously you will begin to consider new forms or positions to have sex with your partner. You should not worry about your baby; he is well protected by the amniotic fluid. However, it is understandable that your stomach starts to be a barrier, right? It is normal what you feel. Try new sex positions with your partner.

Do not forget that pregnancy trimesters are so wonderful.

Baby:

Your baby continues moving, without stopping. It is a fact that you should feel moving your baby. At 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is already having a sleep schedule, so when you do not feel your baby moving, it is possible that he’s sleeping.

The amniotic fluid is now your baby's diet. You understood correctly, anything you eat, will be part of your baby's diet.

Your baby's brain already has 30 000 billion neurons and he is developing its sense of taste, smell, hearing, vision and touch, so believe it or not, watch your diet, maybe your baby will remember the taste of those nachos that you like a lot.

Your baby has a fine hair that covers his body, and hair on his scalp is beginning to grow.

The length of your baby at 21 weeks pregnant is already 19 cm, and its weight is about 350-400 grams.

Dad:

Remember my dear dad, every week you should try to find new ways to make your partner feel as relaxed as possible. Surely she would like to hear your lovely words saying "my sweetheart". Break the routine, and invite her to a nice restaurant for dinner.

Dad, your baby has to have a name, so get together with your partner and start a research. Here you have some tips to choose a name for your baby.

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