During week 22 of pregnancy, the eyes of the baby have been formed already evident primitive eyebrows and eyelashes. The eyelids are closed. The iris has not yet acquired its color, so that is not yet defined the color of the baby’s eyes.
This week, the fetus weighs about 500 grams and measures about 27 cm.
Begin to form the teeth of the baby inside the gums. In addition, the lips are already fully formed.
A peculiarity of the 22nd week of pregnancy is that the fetus begins to experience basic emotions, which are reflected in gestures such as a smile or a frown into the uterus.
The fetus at week 22 of pregnancy
During week 22 of pregnancy, the limbic system of the fetus is a great development. This system is the one that controls feelings and emotions. It is therefore in the future this week when baby begins to experience their first emotions.
Obviously, these are not complex or elaborate emotions. It is primitive feelings as mood changes, associated with feelings of comfort or discomfort. Thus, the fetus can smile, mourn or even frown. These expressions reflect the mood of the baby.
Symptoms experienced by pregnant at week 22
During week 22 of pregnancy, women will continue to experience the discomfort associated with weight gain and physical changes that your body is having. This is true as to the end of pregnancy. Therefore, it is normal to continue being tired and sleepy.
In addition, and also due to bodily changes, it is common for pregnant women 22 weeks start to sleep worse. It may cost them find a comfortable position to rest.
It is in this week when, due to growth of the gut, the navel of the pregnant can begin to excel after pregnancy returns to its usual form.
Also due to the stretching of the skin of the abdomen, the pregnant woman may experience itching in the gut. These are very annoying but suffer them is normal in pregnancy. If you see a gynecologist should be consulted how to alleviate them.
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