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Congratulations! With 20 weeks, you've come HALFWAY through your pregnancy!

Team AckoFeb 25, 2025

During week 20 you will experience weight gain as your baby is bigger and growing rapidly inside you. Your energy level will be high all thanks to your surging hormone. You will have a good time shopping for your baby and yourself too. There will be problems like swelling, heartburn and leg cramps as well. Your vaginal discharge will increase and this will continue till your delivery time. Drinking lot of water and trying some leg stretching exercises will help in giving you relief from leg cramps. You will experience heartburn and indigestion more than the previous week as your baby is taking all the space inside you and pressurizing your body so eat small meals and also eat wisely. Eat nutritious and light food that will prevent the acidity build up in you.

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Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

You will also notice a change in your nails as they grow to be strong and your hair will also grow beautifully. Pregnancy hormones bring in more nutrients for hair and nails making them grow stronger than before. You will experience hair loss once your baby arrives so be prepared for that phase as well. This week will give you high energy but the coming trimester will make you tired as your baby will grow and weigh more so this needs lot of energy from your side. You might experience shortness of breath as your uterus will push against your lungs pressing them and your feet will swell too as a result of all the weight put down on your feet.

Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

Ensuring your family's financial stability is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy for the health of your child. A comprehensive health insurance plan safeguards you from unexpected medical expenses, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

Equally crucial is securing your family's financial future through life insurance. You can protect your loved ones' future by choosing the best life insurance plan based on your needs. While a 1 crore life insurance policy, such as whole life, endowment plan, Ulip, etc., offers complete protection, a term insurance plan provides coverage at the lowest cost.

Term insurance provides pure life coverage for a specific period. The sum assured can cover various expenses for your loved ones, including clearing debts, funding children’s education, managing daily living expenses and more, in your absence. When deciding on a policy, an online term plan calculator helps you compare options and choose the best one for your family's needs.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

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