25 Weeks Pregnant – Baby Starts Gaining Fat and Looks Cuter

👶 Baby Development at 25 Weeks

25 Weeks Pregnant – This week, your baby is filling out and becoming more active inside the womb.

• 📏 Size of a cauliflower (~34–35 cm from head to heel)
• ⚖️ Weighs around 700 grams
• 🧴 Fat layers begin forming — baby looks rounder and cuter
• 🧠 Brain growth continues; baby starts exploring reflexes
• 👃 Nostrils are open, and baby is practicing breathing amniotic fluid
• 👂 Can now respond to loud sounds and sudden noise
• 🦶 You may feel sharp kicks, twists, or even hiccups

🎈 Your baby is developing a sense of balance — they know if they’re upside down!

🤰 Symptoms at 25 Weeks Pregnant

You may feel more noticeable discomforts along with emotional ups and downs.

Week 25 Symptoms:

• Backache and pelvic pressure
• Heartburn after large meals
• Increased urination
• Mild shortness of breath
• Braxton Hicks contractions (irregular and mild)
• Hemorrhoids or constipation

🧻 Eat more fibre and drink warm water in the morning to ease bowel movements.

Detailed Guide : 25 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms: Dealing With Swelling, Sleep Troubles & Baby Kicks

🥗 What to Eat at 25 Weeks Pregnant

Focus on iron-rich, energy-boosting foods to fight fatigue and support baby’s growth.

✅ Best Foods This Week:

• Spinach, rajma, lentils – high in iron
• Pomegranate, apple, amla – boost haemoglobin
• Oats, brown rice, bajra – good complex carbs
• Paneer, tofu, curd – protein and calcium
• Homemade khichdi with ghee – light yet nutritious

🥣 Snack idea: Roasted chana + soaked almonds + coconut slices

❌ Avoid:

• Spicy, fried foods (worsen acidity)
• Processed or preserved meats
• Fizzy and sugary drinks

🧘‍♀️ Safe Exercises for 25 Weeks

Maintaining mobility helps reduce swelling and pain.

Try These:

• 🚶 30-minute morning or evening walk
• 🧘 Modified cat-cow pose to stretch the spine
• 🪑 Seated pelvic tilts on a chair
• 🤸 Light leg lifts while lying on the side
• 💨 Breathing exercises for lung capacity

💡 Tip: Always warm up and cool down for 5 minutes before and after any workout.

🧾 Week 25 Checklist

• Schedule your next prenatal checkup
• Begin shopping for maternity essentials
• Discuss birth plan and delivery hospital with your partner
• Track baby movement (you’ll notice patterns now)
• Take 15–30 min daily for quiet bonding with baby
• Check your blood pressure regularly if swelling increases

💬 Tip of the Week

“This is the time to stay emotionally balanced — connect with your baby, practice calm routines, and take good care of your back and legs.”
— Dr. Priyanka B., Senior Gynaecologist

❓FAQ – 25 Weeks Pregnant

Q: Can I travel now?
A: Most women can travel safely until 28 weeks with doctor’s approval. Use seat belts below the belly and stay hydrated.

Q: I’m always tired. Is that normal?
A: Yes, your body is using a lot of energy. Increase iron, rest well, and avoid skipping meals.

Q: My belly feels tight sometimes. Is it labor?
A: Likely Braxton Hicks — normal and not dangerous unless regular or painful.

🔗 Internal Links

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