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This week your baby is about the size of a baked bean with a height of 2.7 cm. The baby is constantly moving and changing inside your body.
One of these changes include the development of fingers and toes. Your embryo is starting to look more like a baby. Before the fingers and toes were fused together, now they are starting to separate. Your baby’s upper lip, little nose and tiny eyelids are starting to also form. All these changes are exciting for you and your baby. To accommodate for all these changes, the amniotic fluid will be increasing to about 30 milliliters per week.
As mentioned last week, your breasts are starting to swell and become tender. In some cases, it can be quite painful. Your bra will start to get tight and uncomfortable. It may be a good idea to find a different type of bra that is larger in size and provides more support. Your pregnancy hormones are preparing your breasts to produce milk for your baby. The discomfort will become less painful in the coming weeks.
Are you feeling more tired? This will happen if it hasn’t happened already. Your pregnancy hormones include a hormone called progesterone, which causes you to feel drowsy. When you feel tired, you should take time to rest. Sometimes, a power nap can give you the energy burst you need to get through the day. Don’t attempt to push your body beyond its current limitations. It’s important to listen to your body’s signals. Remember your body is working extra hard to support you and your growing baby.
Morning sickness can make you feel exhausted. Here are some helpful tips to manage your morning sickness:
You should let your doctor know if you are experiencing any headaches. Pregnancy headaches are common but can cause discomfort. At this point, your blood volume has increased by about 40 to 50% and can trigger headaches. You should speak to your doctor to determine the treatments that are safe for you. Your doctor may suggest natural remedies to relieve your headache without the use of medications.
Your doctor may request a pap smear, which is a routine test to detect any sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all pregnant women be tested during the early stage of pregnancy. There are many STIs that can easily be treated with antibiotics. The earlier you get treated, the less risk you bear for any potential harm to your growing baby.
When you are pregnant, it is normal to worry about everything. It is a sign that your innate maternal instincts are developing. The reason for your growing worry is a natural protection mechanism to keep your baby from any preventable harm. If you are physically active, you may wonder if you can still continue certain sport activities. Being active is always healthy but there are some activities that can harm your baby. Here are some sports activities that you should avoid:
It is completely normal to want to have fun playing sports or indulging in certain physical activities before pregnancy. Do bear in mind that you should be reducing physical activity gradually through pregnancy progression, especially from the sixth month point to eliminate the risk of preterm birth or fetal growth restriction. Consult your doctor to receive a recommended schedule for the best exercise routine suited to your body and baby.
Join us next week, week 9, to see how your baby is growing!
Hello Health Group does not offer any advice, diagnosis or medical treatment.
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