What does the fetus look like in 4D color Doppler ultrasound at 26 weeks of pregnancy?

After a certain period of pregnancy, the baby is formed. We can see the full picture of the fetus through the four-dimensional color ultrasound in the hospital. Through observation of fetal four-dimensional color ultrasound, we can see some changes in the fetus's body. A fetus at 26 weeks of pregnancy can also undergo four-dimensional color ultrasound, and we can see some changes in the fetus through this examination. So what does a 4D color Doppler ultrasound of a fetus at 26 weeks of pregnancy look like?

1. Fetal development at 26 weeks of pregnancy

The baby's current weight is about 800 grams and its sitting height is about 22 centimeters. Subcutaneous fat begins to appear, but not much. The fetus still looks thin, and its body is covered with a layer of fine fluff. At this time, the fetus begins to breathe, but of course does not actually inhale air because the fetus' lungs are not yet fully developed. The fetus's hearing system is fully formed and he becomes more and more sensitive to sounds.

2. Pregnancy symptoms at 26 weeks of pregnancy

Some pregnant women begin to experience lower limb edema at this time. The prevention method is to be careful not to stand or walk for a long time, and to elevate your feet when resting or sleeping. Now the height of the pregnant mother's uterus is about 6 cm above the navel, and it is about 26 cm measured from the pubic symphysis. Some pregnant women will develop stretch marks on the skin of the abdomen and breasts. These are signs of skin stretching and can be prevented and relieved through massage and the use of moisturizing lotion. Also, if you've been having some back pain lately, that's pregnancy and your hormones at work, loosening up your joints and ligaments in preparation for birth.

3. Important matters during the 26th week of pregnancy

1. Eat more foods containing iron and vitamin C: Some expectant mothers will experience worsening symptoms of gestational diabetes or anemia at this time, and should take preventive measures according to the doctor's advice. In addition to eating more iron-rich foods, you should also pay attention to eating more foods rich in vitamin C to help the body absorb more iron.

2. Edema may occur: Some expectant mothers find that if they press their ankles with their hands in the evening or at night, finger marks or obvious depressions will appear. This is because the enlarged uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, causing blood return to be blocked. This is a normal phenomenon in the middle and late stages of pregnancy.

3. Edema is most likely to occur in the late pregnancy, starting from the 7th month of pregnancy, especially after the 8th month of pregnancy, when the symptoms are most obvious. If your ankles or feet are severely swollen, you can raise your feet or wear elastic socks to improve the condition. Do not stand or sit for a long time, or walk for a long time.

4. If the baby's birth supplies have not been prepared yet, you can arrange time to purchase them this month, but it must be completed as soon as possible. Avoid strenuous work with the abdomen as this may stimulate uterine contractions and cause premature birth.

After the second trimester, pregnant women can clearly observe the movements of the fetus. If some unusual phenomena occur, we must go to the hospital in time to diagnose the fetal condition in order to better protect the health of the fetus. If we want the fetus to have a healthy body, we must protect the health of the pregnant woman and provide her with adequate diet so that the fetus can be born healthy and smoothly.