Your baby at 12 weeks
Your baby is the size of a lime during 12th week of pregnancy. This week your baby weighs 8.5-14 g (0.3 to 0.5 oz) and measures around 6.5 cm (2.5 inches).
Nail works
Those little nail beds are sprouting nails, so stand by with some nail clippers. Many babies are actually born with long fingernails that need to be trimmed soon after delivery.
Parts in place
The truly critical period for your little one's development is coming to a close. By the end of this week, all of the body parts will be there; even the sex organs have developed (although it's too soon to determine whether you're carrying a girl or a boy).
Lights out
At 12th week of pregnancy, the eyelids have formed and will close. They'll remain fused together until late in your second trimester.
Your pregnancy at 12 weeks
What's normal, what's not
As your blood volume increases to keep your baby nourished, you may find that your gums are more sensitive and bleed when you brush or floss. While this can be disconcerting, it’s completely normal.
Quick tip for moms
- Because you’re gaining weight simply due to the pregnancy, you should pay closer attention to your diet to make sure you don’t gain too much.
- Don’t avoid eating, either. If you haven’t started following a balanced diet every day, try to end your first trimester on a healthy note. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates. Avoid junk food. Instead, eat snacks that contain protein, calcium, and minerals, such as yogurt and dried fruit.
- Ask your doctor for suggestions or talk with a dietitian. And if you haven’t already, talk with your doctor about taking prenatal vitamins.
- To help reduce the effects of the “mask of pregnancy,” be sure to wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher whenever you are outside, and wear a baseball cap or hat to help keep the sun off of your face if you’re outdoors for a prolonged period of time.
- Week 12 can be a good time to start doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the vaginal muscles. This can help with delivery and with recovery after the birth. If you’re unsure how to do Kegel exercises, talk with your healthcare provider.
- For many women, the 12th week of pregnancy is the time that morning sickness symptoms start to ease or even disappear completely. If you’ve been feeling especially tired during the first trimester, you may start getting your energy back at this stage.
Twin development at week 12
The vocal cords your babies will use to cry and coo are getting ready to develop this week. Their kidneys are also working now. Your babies are approximately 3 inches long, and they each weigh just around an ounce.
12 weeks pregnant symptoms
- weight gain
- increased skin pigmentation, also known as melasma
- darker areolas around the nipple
- tender or sore breasts
12 Weeks Pregnant: What You Really Need To Know
Want to know more about your upcoming week? Find out what to expect during 13th week of pregnancy for you and your baby here.
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