Congratulations -- you're on week 25!

Your belly is getting bigger and wider now. You may start to develop hemorrhoids, which are dilated blood vessels in the rectal area caused by increased blood flow, constipation, indigestion and heartburn.

Feeling uncomfortable is pretty common at this point. You may notice mood swings especially if you are not sleeping well due to frequent trips to the bathroom.

Your baby now measures about 8.8 inches from crown to rump and weighs 1.5 pounds. If born prematurely it has a chance of survival in intensive care after the 23rd week.

Try to keep fluids at a minimum at bedtime and urinate just before going to sleep. This may buy you a little extra time to catch up on your sleep. This is also the time to sign up for childbirth classes. There are many different choices. Research the method that fits your birth plans.

• OBGYN/Midwife
• Hospital/Birth Center
• Acupuncturist
• Naturopath/Homeopath
• Vitamins and nutrition
• Ultrasound
• Prenatal Yoga
• Labor Support/Doula
• Childbirth Education
• Maternity Stores
• Chiropactor
• Massage
  

None at this time

None at this time