baby : your developing baby now measures about 8. 8 inches from crown to rump and weighs 1. 5 pounds. skin now becomes opaque instead of transparent. its body is still covered with folds like a puppy dog that need to grow into its skin. heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope or depending on the position of the baby by others putting an ear against your belly. mom-to-be : besides your uterus growing upward it may be getting bigger on the sides of your abdomen. you may be experiencing hemorrhoids which are dilated blood vessels in the rectal area caused by increased blood flow constipation indigestion and heartburn. tip of the week : to soothe hemorrhoids apply an ice pack or witch hazel or try a sitz bath (soaking your bottom in shallow warm water) or over-the-counter suppositories and/or medicated wipes such as tucks. don't take laxatives or mineral oil.
what should i expect during week 25 of my pregnancy?