Baby's Development

Mothers's Development

Things to do

Tips

Baby's Development

Measurements at the end of this month

Length : 10cm (4 inches)
Weight : 31g (more than 1 oz)

 

• Your Baby's fingers and toes have small soft nails.
   
• Her mouth has 20 buds which will become her "baby teeth".
   
• Hair begins to grow on her head.
   
• The kidneys develop and send urine into the bladder.
   
• You can probably hear your baby's heart beat for the first time this month, using a special instrument called a doppler.
   
• Your baby's body organs will mature and she will put on weight for the rest of the pregnancy.
   
• Your baby will be completely formed by the end of the third month, but her head will be quite large compared to the rest of her body.

Mother's Development

• You should have an appointment to see your antenatal clinic/doctor by this stage. An ultrasound scan is usually performed around 12 weeks.
   
• You may be able to see your baby's heart beat at your scan, it beats at 120-160 beats per minute.
   
• You may have put some weight on 2-3 lbs, a woman who is a normal weight before pregnancy will put on 25-35 lbs during the pregnancy.
   
• You will probably still be feeling tired during this month, but by the end of the month, you should start to improve. Morning sickness and tiredness should also start to subside.
   
• You may notice additional veins on your breasts, legs, abdomen and elsewhere as your blood supply increases.
   
• Your clothes may feel tight around your waist and bust.

Things To Do

• If you don't have an antenatal appointment, ask your local doctor or health nurse to setup one for you.
   
• Avoid using paints, pesticides and spray cans.
   
• Avoid alcohol and smoking for the duration of the pregnancy.
   
• Talk to your partner, friends or doctor about any concerns which you have.
   
• Start to consider your budget, it could be a good time to start saving for some of the items you will need when the baby comes.

Tips

• Try and rest during this month, you may perk up a bit in the following months.
   
• You should exercise during your pregnancy, but not all exercises are suitable for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor about a suitable exercise program. Swimming and walking are good exercises at this time.