Newsletter from Essential Baby

Your baby's development.

This week your baby measures approximately 12.5-14cm (5-5.6 inches) in length and weighs about 150 grams (5.25 ounces).
Your baby is looking more and more human as time goes by. Your baby can now make facial expressions, including frowning and squinting. Eyes are still closed, but are sensitive to bright light outside your abdomen. Eyelashes and eyebrows have started to grow.
Limbs become longer, start to gain proportion and begin to move as the connections between nerves and muscles are established. The nerves are now being coated in myelin (a fatty layer), enabling them to pass messages to and from the brain. Your baby's hands can now form fists and if they meet, will clasp together.
The lungs are developing, but until birth the placenta will provide your baby's oxygen.
Your Pregnancy.

This trimester you will probably have more energy and will probably be feeling better if you have been feeling sick.
You may not have gained much weight, but your uterus has been pushed forward into your abdomen and can be felt. Normal weight gain at this point is between 2.3-5.8kg (5-13 pounds). If you have gained more than this, you should talk to your health care practitioner.

You may experience nosebleeds or a blocked nose during pregnancy (a bit like sinus or hay fever). This may be due to changes in your circulation. Don't use nasal sprays, decongestants or other over the counter medication before seeking the advice of your doctor.
Your nipples are probably darker in colour and may feel tingly or sore. You will also be able to see the veins in your breasts more clearly. A dark line (linea nigra) may be visible down the middle of your abdomen.