Baby's Development

Mothers's Development

Things to do

Tips

Baby's Development

Measurements at the end of this month

Length : 38cm (15 inches)
Weight : 1.3 Kg (3 lbs)

 

• Your Baby can now open and close his eyes and cry.

   

• He can hear sounds from outside the womb and responds to light and sound.
   
• His bones begin to strengthen and harden.
   
• She is developing a layer of fat under her skin, which will help her to maintain her temperature after birth.
   
• The lanugo starts to disappear from her face.

Mother's Development

• You may lose your balance more easily, as your bump gets bigger. Avoid situations where you could fall e.g. standing on a stool.
   
• Your breasts may leak enough for you to need to place pasd in your bra.
   
• Some women experience lower back pain as the baby grows and the pelvic joints loosen.
   
• Your antenatal checkups will become more frequent from now on.
   
• You may suffer from Hemorrhoids as the blood vessels in your rectum swell.

Things To Do

• Discuss your pain relief options during labour with your doctor.
   
• Have a look at our labour guide and decide what is best for you.
   
• Make sure you have plenty of calcium in your diet. This will help reduce cramps in your leg.
   
• Discuss possible baby names. Try our baby name tool to help you decide on a name.

Tips

• Get plenty of rest, because your body is working hard now, especially if you are a working mother.
   
• Contact your doctor or visit the hospital if you experience any of the following:
  • Bleeding from the vagina
  • Menstrual-like cramping or intermittent backaches that do not go away after resting
  • Leaking of fluid from the vagina
  • Headaches, blurred vision
  • Swollen ankles, especially hands or face
  • Severe indigestion
  • Sudden sharp abdominal or back pain
  • Any noticeable changes in your baby’s movements