Week 17: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy + Gina's Pregnancy Journey!
At 17 weeks baby is roughly the size of a cassette tape or a pomegranate, and significant developments such as the hardening of bones and the growth of the umbilical cord are some highlights. Roxanne’s discusses the difference between genetic screenings and diagnostic testing, addresses changes in the mother's body like the “pregnancy glow” and explains hyperemesis gravidarum. Ginaa provides insights into managing pregnancy symptoms such as round ligament pain and how she tells the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and the real deal. She shares her fluctuations in energy levels, insomnia, and self-care practices. Comment below to let us know how your pregnancy is going! PLEASE share any and all tips for pregnancy insomnia! 00:00 Welcome to Week 17 Pregnancy Update! 00:28 Baby's Growth at 17 Weeks: From Cassette Tapes to Pomegranates 01:35 Understanding the Umbilical Cord and Baby's Development 03:51 Genetic Screenings and Diagnostic Testing Explained 04:40 The Pregnancy Glow and Other Changes at 17 Weeks 05:40 Navigating Pregnancy Symptoms and Concerns 10:27 Gina's 17th Week: Energy, Insomnia, and Self-Care 15:23 Prenatal Fitness and Special Offers 16:38 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Tips —— Freebies to Support Your Pregnancy: 📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepa... 📧 Download our free birth plan template and packing list: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth... 📩 Download our free prenatal fitness guide & sample programming: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prena... —— Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit: 💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses 🏋🏻♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming 🧘♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course Explore our prep for birth bundles: https://mamastefit.com/childbirth Follow Us on IG at / mamastefit We are partnered with Needed, a nutrition company focused on the perinatal timeframe. We love their prenatal vitamin and other supplements and highly recommend them. You can check them out here: http://thisisneeded.com/ginaandroxanne
