{"id":257438,"date":"2022-02-17T12:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/?post_type=article&p=257438"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:23:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:23:56","slug":"25-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/257438\/25-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples\/","title":{"rendered":"25 weeks pregnant with multiples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The days are long, but the weeks are short. By the end of the day, you\u2019re probably wiped out, making your to-do list seem overwhelming as the weeks tick away. This week, we\u2019re going to chat not only about what\u2019s going on with your babies but also about outsourcing tasks to alleviate some stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering what\u2019s new on the baby development front this week? Let\u2019s take a look! You\u2019ll be surprised at how much they\u2019re changing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are the babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your little ones\u2019 lungs are working in big ways as they practice breathing inside the womb. The air sacs in their lungs are developing and their nostrils are open, priming them to breathe air once they\u2019re born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your babies are looking more like newborns each week. They likely have a bit of hair on their heads now, which even has color and texture to it, though that may change before birth. Their skin is becoming less translucent and is beginning to fill out with baby fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your babies are around 1.5 pounds each now \u2014 about the size of a cabbage! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you doing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re coming up on your third trimester<\/a>, which is both exciting and a bit uncomfortable. The second trimester tends to be the smoothest in terms of symptoms, as your morning sickness is (hopefully) a thing of the past. As you approach the third trimester, some of those unsavory gastrointestinal issues might be making their return, along with the aches from your growing belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people report heartburn<\/a> around this point in pregnancy. If you fall in this category, speak to your healthcare provider about pregnancy-safe medications you can take to keep symptoms at bay. You may also consider keeping a food journal to see which foods trigger your discomfort so you can eliminate them from your diet \u2014 or at least cut down until delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas can also be an unpleasant yet common pregnancy symptom. This occurs because increased progesterone slows down your gastrointestinal tract and your growing uterus is putting increased pressure on your abdominal cavity. While it\u2019s inevitable, gas is another symptom that can be helped slightly by tweaking your diet. Fatty or spicy foods and carbonated beverages may exacerbate your symptoms, so if you\u2019re struggling with gas pains, try cutting these items out and see how your body feels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will testing take place this week?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Within the next month, you will have your glucose challenge test (GCT) to screen for gestational diabetes. In this routine test, you’ll drink a sugary drink and then have your blood drawn an hour later to see how your body processes glucose. This is typically performed between 24 and 28 weeks but may be done sooner if your healthcare provider feels you are at an increased risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can expect more frequent office visits to ensure your babies are being closely monitored. Your monthly appointments will shift to biweekly or even weekly, depending on how closely your babies need to be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s plan ahead!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re decorating a nursery<\/a> or setting up a space in your bedroom for your babies, now is a good time to move toward completing the project. Multiples tend to arrive earlier than singletons, and while you\u2019ve likely got a bit to go, it\u2019ll feel good to have that scratched off your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not up for tackling it yourself, recruit friends and family to help. Your nearest and dearest are also excited about your babies and will love to say they played a role in getting their space in order. Go ahead \u2014 give them a ring! After all, what\u2019s sweeter than baby decor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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