Lentil, bean and vegetable soups are all great choices too, and same goes for tomato-based broths and chowders. The quad screen is a blood test that measures the levels of four substances produced by the fetus and the placenta, which are then passed into the mother's bloodstream.
The results tell you what the probability is that you're carrying a child with a chromosomal abnormality or neural tube defect. Quad screen results can be combined with those from the nuchal translucency NT screening or the noninvasive prenatal testing NIPT to give you a more accurate assessment.
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At 16 weeks, you're officially 4 months pregnant! Your Baby at Week At a Glance. Sensitive to light. The sucking reflex. That thumb-sucking habit of many newborns may have already begun. At 16 weeks, babies may be able to make sucking motions.
Strong heart. In fact, that little heart can pump about 25 quarts of blood a day. How big is my baby at 16 weeks? Your baby now weighs in at a whopping 3 to 4 ounces and is 4 to 5 inches in length.
Baby's eyes are working Thanks to those developing facial muscles, your baby is capable of making a few expressive frowns and squints, even at this early stage. Baby's skin is transparent 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. Baby will soon hear your voice 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.
Rapid growth At 16 weeks pregnant, your uterus is growing at about the same pace as your baby's — aka pretty darn fast! Skin changes. Increased blood volume in the blood vessels and pregnancy hormones causing more oil production can make pregnant skin look flushed and dewy. To help curb breakouts, wash your face twice a day with a mild cleanser and lukewarm water.
You can also ask your doctor or dermatologist to recommend products that are safe to use during pregnancy. At 16 weeks pregnant, nosebleeds can be an issue for some moms-to-be, and might be caused by increased circulation and higher levels of hormones.
You can keep pregnancy-related nosebleeds to a minimum by humidifying indoor air, moisturizing the edges of your nostrils with petroleum jelly, and gently clearing each nostril one at a time if you need to blow your nose.
Lower back pain. This is one of the most common symptoms that can strike when you're pregnant, and it's good to have some strategies to avoid or lessen the discomfort. For example, take warm baths or showers, stretch regularly to help your hard-working back muscles relax, pay attention to your posture, and wear low-heeled shoes. Exercise can also help ward off lower back pain, so read up on pregnancy exercise or ask your healthcare provider for guidance on what to do.
Feel like the room is spinning? Dizzy spells are common for some moms-to-be. Dizziness might be a side effect of hormones that cause a change in circulation during pregnancy. You may have an antenatal check up around now. As always, your urine will be checked for glucose and protein, you'll have your blood pressure taken and the midwife will have a feel of your belly to see how Baby's growing.
You may even get to hear that tiny heartbeat at your appointment, too! These appointments are generally scheduled for every 3 weeks until your third and final trimester, when they may increase to every 2 weeks. Your baby weighs in at about 3.
He or she is growing rapidly and is preparing for one massive growth spurt over the coming weeks make sure you've got a pair of maternity jeans at the ready! This growth spurt is when your baby finally becomes big enough that the jerky movements can really start to be felt. If your baby has gone through this growth spurt already, or if you've had a previous pregnancy, you might be able to start feeling "quickening" this week.
Quickening is a term used to describe those first movements that you feel. They don't exactly feel like kicks or punches, but more like butterflies or gas! Medically Reviewed by Aaron Styer, M. Medical Review Policy All What to Expect content that addresses health or safety is medically reviewed by a team of vetted health professionals. How to Calculate Your Due Date. First day of last period Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks or 38 weeks from conception , so typically the best way to estimate your due date is to count 40 weeks, or days, from the first day of your last menstrual period LMP.
Conception date Calculating your due date based on the first day of your last period works well for women who have a relatively regular menstrual cycle. IVF transfer date There are more than , assisted reproductive technology cycles performed each year in the United States, resulting in about 77, or more babies born a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.
The size of your uterus, which will be noted when your initial internal pregnancy exam is performed, can also be a factor in pinpointing the EDD.
Can I plan my due date? Can my due date change? View Sources. Signs of Labor.
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