Baby's Development:

Baby can put the thumb in the mouth.

This week he/she acquires a vital function:  he/she can cry.

The bones begin to harden.

The skin gains more vernix to protect from the acidity of the amniotic fluid and to help maintain a regular temperature.

Growth slows and becomes more regular.

Profile of head at 25 weeks

Baby's Profile:        Size:       -  32 cm

                                  Weight:  -  750 g        (Average growth figures)

Her Emotions:

If your stomach is getting in the way of sleep, then try to lay on your side and put a pillow under both your stomach and the top leg... it normally works.

His Emotions:

Don't be surprised if you start to get kicked out of bed in the middle of the night.  Either move to the spare room for your sleep or go out and buy a very big new bed.

Don't fight over the pillows... go out and get some more!

Useful Information:

Taking vitamin C will help your body absorb iron from your food.

If you find your hands and feet swelling too much or you are putting on excessive weight then talk to your physician to be sure that you don't have the form of toxin blood poisoning known as pre-eclampsia.

See also: "Coming To Term" - Book Review