'18 Weeks Pregnant' by PregnancyChat.com @PregChat

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Monica talks about the week 18 of your pregnancy! 

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Video Topic:
• 18 weeks pregnant
• Pregnancy Week By Week
• Pregnancy Week 18

[pregnancychat]

Hehe, thanks for watching! Are you enjoying the videos?

[radicallytubular]

I'm 18 weeks with my first. I just want to share: I read an interview with an obgyn doctor and basically they said 85% of their job is telling new moms that what they are experiencing is normal. I think we're so hypersensitive with our bodies at this time we focus a little too much. I have to constantly remind myself to just go with the flow, drink lots of water, and eat fairly good food ;). Congrats to all of you and remember---you're not the only wondering if everything is ok with your baby. I think it's less normal to think everything is perfectly fine all of the time :)

[normapatriciaaa]

18 weeks with my second baby, I’m up at midnight feeling every flutter 💗

[JusDuckie]

jealous! I'm 18 weeks today and am so eager to feel my baby move! I can't wait!!

[pregnancychat]

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us..So much hope and inspiration can be found in it :) Having a child is a wonderful thing...Best of luck as you approach the exciting event of your life x Thank you for watching the videos and we hope to hear from you again! :-)

[KiiyokuBlaydes]

This is my first pregnancy and your videos help me understand a lot. Thank you for posting them. I'm 18 weeks and 3 days, pregnant with a baby boy! (:

[pregnancychat]

Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids (I know this is difficult if you are queasy but the more hydrated the less sick you will feel), wear loose fitting clothing, avoid spicy food, eat very small meals more often, go for a daily walk even if you don't feel like it. I hope this helps. Kind regards Monica

[pregnancychat]

Hi Sofi, Thank you for contacting us. Aches and pains are all a part of pregnancy as your body goes through many changes. If the pain is not constant and eases when resting then don't worry about it. If it continues though I would mention this to your doctor. Thanks again and I wish you well. Kind regards Monica

[pregnancychat]

Hi Mary,

Thank you for contacting us.

I am not an OB / GYN. I am a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Mother of 6.

Your symptoms sound mild but if they persist and you become really uncomfortable please contact your doctor. Laziness is nature's way of keeping you rested for baby. The baby's movements usually start around 18 weeks so I'm happy to hear you have flutters. Those flutters are baby's movements.

Enjoy this time it is very precious.

Kind regards,

Monica

[pregnancychat]

Hi Jan, great to hear you like it, thank you! Hope all is going well with your sister. Thanks again for watching :-)

[Schoeben]

I like this lady the best on YouTube for baby info vids

[pregnancychat]

Hello thank you for contacting us.

It is quite normal for you to only feel movements below the belly button. The uterus does not reach the belly button until 20 weeks.
You may only experience mild movement at this point and that is okay too.

Kindest regards

Monica

[pregnancychat]

Dear Hollie, Thank you for contacting us. Some women do experience morning sickness throughout the whole pregnancy. There is no way to predict how long it will last. Aches and pains are also part of pregnancy as your body changes to accommodate the growing baby. I would suggest you speak to your doctor. Here are some helpful tips.

[pregnancychat]

Thank you for contacting us.

You mention that this is your first pregnancy. Many first time Mom's don't develop a baby bump till the third trimester. All pregnancies are different. All Mom's come in different sizes and will all carry their babies a little differently. It can take as long as 22 weeks before you will feel the baby kick so please don't worry. Rest assured that baby's is kicking around in there even if you can't feel him.

Kindest regards.

[FeeJarnet]

I’m 18 weeks. Started feeling baby kicking around late 16 weeks and the kicks are fairly strong & frequent throughout the day . :) super excited

[pregnancychat]

Hello Chelsealynnism,

This tightening of your belly is absolutely normal. These are what I would describe as Braxton Hicks and will increase in intensity as your pregnancy progresses. It should be painless and you will get used to how they feel. Do mention at your doctor's visits though.

Kind regards

[pregnancychat]

Hello Selvina,

Aches and pains are all a part of pregnancy. A good rule of thumb would be that if the pain subsides with rest don't worry if it doesn't and you are uncomfortable please call your doctor. Hip pain would not be specific to pregnancy, I would mention this to your doctor.

Kind regards,
Monica

[lucyg]

Yes that's normal. Some people don't feel their baby move until 26 weeks.

[pregnancychat]

Hi Julie, a happy mommy creates a happy baby! enjoy this pregnant season of your life :))

[pregnancychat]

Hello Stacie, it must be a very exciting time for you, congratulations!
I'm very glad you find the videos helpful and I hope you keep watching.
All the best for your pregnancy :)