22 Weeks Pregnant: Insights Into Baby Development & Body Changes
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22 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Development

Brow know-how. Your baby in 22nd week of pregnancy can now furrow actual eyebrows! These fine hairs are pure white since they don't contain any pigment yet. His eyelids have developed too, although they'll stay fused shut until about 28 weeks.

Inside workout. At 22 weeks pregnant, now that his arms and legs are proportional (but not their final size), he's kicking, flexing, and clasping his hands. Tiny fingernails now completely cover his fingertips — and they keep growing. In fact, you may need to trim your baby's nails right after birth so that he doesn't scratch himself.

Prepare for padding. At 22 weeks pregnant, your baby has only 1 percent body fat. But from here on out, he'll be adding layers of fat, which will help him to produce and retain body heat. Your little one's fat is a lot like the kind you're putting on during pregnancy. It's called brown fat and is readily turned into energy to keep both of you on an even keel.

22 Weeks Pregnant: Your Symptoms

Feeling it. Despite the occasional aches and pains during this period of second trimester the 22nd week of pregnancy is fun! Your belly has grown enough for you to really "feel" pregnant, and the rest of the world knows it too. But you're not so big yet that you have trouble getting out of a chair or tying your shoes. Your morning sickness has probably ended, and your appetite's back. Enjoy this time. Know more about what to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Under the weather. If you come down with a cold or flu, the first thing you should do is let your healthcare provider know. Don't take any over-the-counter medications unless your doctor or midwife gives you the go-ahead. To encourage a speedy recovery, be sure to drink extra fluids, and try to eat regularly.

22 Weeks Pregnant: Your Checklist

• Don’t take over-the-counter medications without consulting your healthcare provider first

• Enjoy these last few weeks of being able to easily get out of chairs and tie your shoes. Get week-by-week expert tips on pregnancy to keep track of your baby’s development & to ensure well-being of both you & your baby during entire nine months journey!

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