25th Week of Pregnancy

Baby

Baby's Growth and Development at 25 Weeks Pregnant

During the 25th week of pregnancy, your baby uses her tiny developing hands to learn about herself and her environment. Here\’s what else is going on.

1. This week, your baby weighs about a pound and a half, and is about the length of a small cantaloupe.

2. Reach for the stars! When you’re 25 weeks pregnant, your baby’s hands are fully developed. She even can make a fist.

3. The nerve connections in her hands continue to develop.

4. She uses her hands to explore her environment.

Your body

Your Changing Body at 25 Weeks Pregnant

During the 25th week of pregnancy and in the weeks that follow, your body continues its evolution of change.

1. Your uterus extends beyond your navel but below your chest.

2. In preparation for breastfeeding, at 25 weeks pregnant, the milk-producing glands in your breasts grow larger and the skin around your areolas and nipples changes.

Wellness

Wellness and Nutrition at 25 Weeks Pregnant

During your 25th week of pregnancy, self-care remains a priority. Continue to seek relief from common pregnancy symptoms, such as back pain.

1. If you are experiencing back pain during your 25th week of pregnancy, try a gentle stretching pose. It might help strengthen and stretch your back, pelvis, and thigh muscles.

2. Kneel on your hands and knees. Your hands should be directly below your shoulders. Your knees should be about 10 inches apart.

3. Slowly curl backward, bringing your head gently toward your knees and your bottom toward your feet. Your arms should be straight and extended, but not locked at the elbow.

4. Hold for a count of about five.

6 Slowly rise to your original kneeling position

6.Repeat several times.