21 Weeks Pregnant
By Sarah on Mar 19, 2011 with Comments 0
In the 21st week of pregnancy, your baby will give you a leaner and weaker version of what he will look at the time of birth. In the next few weeks, the lungs and other systems of the baby will completely developed. No matter, he will not be able to breathe for next 19 weeks or so, he keeps on practicing breathing movements.
Development in 21st Week Pregnancy
At this particular stage, the development of nervous system is very quick and it is believed that the baby develops memory somewhere around this stage. The tongue along with taste buds is formed completely. Although, the red blood cells are already abundant in the baby, now is the time for the production of the white blood cells. White blood cells provide protection against the infections. In baby girls, this is the time for the formation of uterus and vagina, whereas in baby boys, the testes begin to move down towards the scrotum.
Appearance in 21st Week Pregnancy
The soft, fluffy hair (lanugo) appears on almost the whole body of the baby. The hairs on the head of the baby also increases and more prominent. Eyelashes and eyelids also become more obvious and clear. His body is still wrinkled with reddish structure. However, in the coming weeks, the baby will develop some brown fat on its skin.
Movement in 21st Week Pregnancy
By this time, the baby become even more active and his movements also increase. He may try to grab the umbilical cord and play with it as a toy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My partner does not seem to be bonding with my unborn baby in the same way that I am. How can I encourage him to feel differently?
It is natural that mother is more close to her babies than the father as mothers are experiencing the different signs and symptoms of pregnancy which father doesn’t know off. This is the stage at which the ear bones are developing for your baby and it is a good time to inspire your partner to feel the baby by placing his hand on your abdomen or head to hear any sounds. Also, encourage him to accompany you during your visits to doctors for antenatal checkups or ultrasound scans as this will give him a chance to realize the feel of having a baby. Watching his baby in the scans or hearing his heartbeat will definitely have a positive impact on your partner.
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