Not exact matches
Your baby will even practice
breathing the
amniotic fluid, which is partially comprised
of fetal urine.
Your baby is also able to
breathe amniotic fluid into his or her lungs now (although he or she gets oxygen through the umbilical cord), which promotes maturation and development
of the lungs and gastrointestinal system.
Your little one «
breathes»
amniotic fluid in and out
of the lungs.
While baby doesn't have the room for the gymnastics
of just weeks ago, the baby is staying quite busy practicing for being a newborn, «
breathing» by inhaling / exhaling
amniotic fluid, sucking on thumb or fingers, blinking and playing an intrauterine version
of flashlight tag.
Your baby is inhaling and exhaling small amounts
of amniotic fluid, which is good practice for
breathing.
Some
of these potential complications include the baby having
breathing problems from swallowing the meconium (first bowel movement), a drop in the
amniotic fluid levels resulting in a halt in growth from the baby, and a slowed heartbeat which can be a sign
of fetal distress.
Your baby will start to practice making
breathing movements at 26 weeks,
breathing in the surrounding
amniotic fluid, all ready for when they take their first gasps
of air after delivery!
These days, baby is
breathing and swallowing up to two cups
of amniotic fluid each day.
The BPP will keep track
of baby movement, muscle tone,
breathing rate, and the
amniotic fluid levels.