12 weeks pregnant - what to expect.
You're 12 weeks pregnant – by now your baby is about two inches, or about the size
of a small plum!
Over the past three weeks, your little one has more than doubled in size, but how is
that affecting your body?
Here's what to expect during week 12 and during your 12-week scan.
How big is my baby at twelve weeks?
At 12 weeks, your baby is about two inches - which is about the size of a small plum!
What's my baby doing at twelve weeks pregnant?
All your baby's body parts are now present (though there's still some maturing to do)
and her intestines have moved into place in her abdomen.
Your little foetus will now enter the maintenance phase; for the next 28 weeks, her systems
and organs will develop so she's ready for life on the outside.
Her digestive system is beginning to start practising (literally) and her bone marrow
is busy making white blood cells.
This week your unborn baby will have developed the startle reflex, also known as the Moro
reflex.
This means she'll hear sounds and react to them by opening and closing her arms and
legs.
This is the time to introduce your little one you your favourite music!
Another exciting moment this week will be the 12-week scan, and hearing your baby's
heart beat for the first time.
What is my body doing at twelve weeks pregnant?
You probably don't have much of a bump to show off just yet, but your womb is now about
the size of a grapefruit.
It'll push itself above your pelvic bone soon, so expect the first vague outlines of
a baby belly.
On that note, your jeans, trousers and skirts are probably becoming quite snug, so it's
time to invest in a belly band, which you can put over your pre-pregnancy clothing until
you stock up on your maternity wardrobe.
As your uterus moves from the bottom of your pelvis to the front of your abdomen, you'll
hopefully lose the need to constantly wee!
That said, you might start feeling dizzy as a replacement, as progesterone causes your
blood vessels to relax and widen to increase the flow of blood to your baby.
Remember, if you feel dizzy or faint, lie down with your head lowered between your knees,
take deep breaths and keep snacking to keep those blood sugar levels up.
12 Weeks Pregnant Symptoms.
Headaches.
Another one caused by low blood sugar levels, if you ever needed an excuse to snack, it's
pregnancy!
If your headaches are really bad, talk to your doctor about pregnancy safe pain relief.
Fatigue.
You're nearing the end of your first trimester, but your body is still exhausted from growing
your baby.
Rest up when you can, and get ready for that energy burst that's expected during trimester
two!
Will the ultrasound reveal my baby's gender?
At 12 weeks, it's usually too early to work out whether you're having a boy or a girl,
and this isn't what the sonographer will be focusing on during the scan.
At 12 weeks, they're checking to make sure your baby is healthy and normally it's not
till your 20 week scan that you find out the gender.
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