Week 19 Of Your Pregnancy

Your baby’s skin is now covered with vernix, a slippery white coating that protects the baby’s skin. This week your baby becomes more active then ever as nerve cells continue to develop.

Changes To Your Body

Week 19 Of Your Pregnancy

As you go through your pregnancy week by week, the doctor will recommend an ultrasound. A wand with a camera is applied to the stomach area and an image of your child is produced on a television screen. You will be able to see your baby kick, wave and somersault for the camera.

This week and in all  weeks in the future, you are also more at risk of developing urinary tract infections. If you have a constant urge to urinate or burning while urinating then see a doctor.

You may also experience dizziness as the result of the lower blood pressure that pregnancy can cause.

Many women also develop varicose veins, hemorrhoids and bleeding gums during this week.

Lifestyle Considerations

If you are buying big items for your nursery like a crib on the Internet or from a catalogue then this is one of your last weeks to order so that the goods arrive in time for the birth. This is because ordering items like fabric, rockers or cradles can take six to twelve weeks.

Good Advice

To prevent hemorrhoids and dizziness make sure you drink enough water during the day. This helps increase your blood volume.