Taking care of your diet is very important during the whole pregnancy, also in week 17. The diet must be varied and provide all the nutrients and elements that both mother and baby need.
In addition, the pregnant woman must stay hydrated. To do this, in addition to water, the pregnant woman can eat fruits that will provide her with vitamins.
In addition to these recommendations, exercise adapted to pregnancy (provided it is not contraindicated) will help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.
However, the most important thing is to follow the instructions of the obstetrics specialist who is monitoring the pregnancy.
Read the full article on: Week 17 of pregnancy: What changes in the woman and the fetus? ( 51).
By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 02/24/2022