Fetal development at 17 weeks
The 17th week of pregnancy is an important time point. The fetal organs have basically taken shape. In the following time, the fetus will continue to grow and expand, and expectant mothers also need to pay attention to health care. In this article, we will discuss in detail the development of the fetus at 17 weeks from four aspects of the fetus.
1. Appearance and weight
A fetus at 17 weeks of pregnancy is approximately 11.6 centimeters long, with the head included approximately 4.8 centimeters. At this time, the fetus\’ skin gradually becomes transparent and appears light pink, and the proportions of the head and body gradually approach those of an adult. The fingernails of the fetus\’ hands and feet have formed, and the teeth have begun to erupt. At this time, the weight of the fetus is about 100 grams, and it increases by about 1 gram every day.
2. Organ development
At 17 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal organs are basically formed and only need to continue to grow and grow. At this time, the fetal brain is gradually developing, and the connections between neurons are gradually improving. The fetal heart has been divided into four parts and has begun to complete the circulatory system, but at this time the heart is still much smaller than that of an adult. In addition, during this stage, the fetus\’s urinary system also begins to develop, and the liver begins to produce bile, which plays a role in the digestive system.
3.Motor function
At 17 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus\’s motor functions gradually mature, and the fetus can express its emotional state through slight abdominal movements. At this time, the fetus\’s limbs are flexible and can roll in the amniotic fluid. In addition, as the fetus begins to grow and expand, it can gradually perceive the influence of the external environment.
4. Fetal emotional expression
The fetus at 17 weeks of pregnancy can start to make some sounds, such as small cries and small laughter, especially in the early morning and evening. The fetus can also undergo changes in its own internal emotions as the mother\’s emotions change. If the mother feels tired or depressed, the fetus will often feel tired and restless.
Summary
The 17th week of pregnancy is an important time point. The fetal organs have basically taken shape and have begun to enter the stage of mature development. At this time, there are obvious changes in the fetus\’ appearance and weight, organ development, motor function, and emotional expression. For expectant mothers, they need to pay attention to physical health and the healthy growth of their fetuses. In daily life, you can promote the healthy growth of the fetus by communicating with the fetus and mastering some methods of nurturing the fetus.
