Week 25

My Baby's Development

You may notice that your baby has alert and resting periods. Your baby's hearing has developed too. The baby may now be able to hear his or her mommy’s voice!

My Body

When it comes to digestion, pregnancy can cause some unpleasant side effects. Other than the hormone progesterone slow the emptying of the stomach, it also relaxes the valve at the entrance to the stomach so that it doesn’t close properly. This allows acidic stomach contents to move upward into the esophagus and occurs reflux (also known as heartburn) that can make eating your favorite meals a nightmare. In the last few months of pregnancy, the expanding uterus puts additional pressure on the stomach, making you feel like heartburn. Try to eat lesser and more frequent meals, and avoid spicy and fatty foods.