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12 Weeks Pregnant
Your 12th week begins
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Your 12th week begins
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12 Weeks Pregnant
Your 12th week begins
Your baby is the size of a lime.Your baby this week
This Week
Your baby’s head, once so disproportionate, pauses in growth and now the focus is on gaining weight. This is the week for the nuchal translucency scan. Can you already see the baby’s sex? Continue Reading
Your summary
- Development Hair appears as fuzz and the genitals begin to become more defined.
- Checklist If nausea hasn’t gone away yet, ask your obstetrician for medication to help with relief.
- 12 weeks is how many months? 12 weeks pregnant means you are 3 months. In week 12 of pregnancy, you are in the final week of your third month.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 12
For excited parents, there are now other options to find out the baby’s sex besides ultrasound. Fetal sexing tests and the fetal genital tubercle test are some of the options and are being used more and more… Continue Reading
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 12
Right after discovering the pregnancy, several habits must be adjusted for a healthy pregnancy. Lifestyle changes, including diet, physical exercise, and some medications should be adapted to this new stage of a woman’s life, and always with caution… Continue Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 12
IMPORTANT: Exercising during pregnancy is good not only for your body but for your mind as well. It also helps manage weight gain and prepares your body for the changes of pregnancy and for childbirth.
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 12
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DAY 5 • OF WEEK 12
This scan is done between the 11th and 14th weeks of pregnancy. Its purpose is to detect possible genetic abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and even heart problems. The test measures the thickness of the baby’s nuchal fold and looks for the presence of the nasal bone… Continue Reading
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 12
Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t still be vain! Facial cleaning can be done during pregnancy as long as the products used are suitable for this delicate stage. Natural products or those for sensitive skin can even help control the oiliness typical during pregnancy… Continue Reading
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 12
IMPORTANT: We’ve reached the end of the first trimester, and with that, the risk of miscarriage decreases. At this stage, mothers feel more energetic, nausea usually disappears, and appetite improves. Now is the time to pay attention to your diet and quantity of food so as not to gain too much weight.
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- The baby’s development at 12 weeks pregnant is in full swing. The tiny fingers and toes start forming, as well as the nails.
- The fetus is always moving and seems to be at a fairground, turning from side to side, swimming nonstop.
- At 12 weeks pregnant, the head, previously so disproportionate to the body, slows down its rapid growth for a while.
- In the 12th week, the risk of miscarriage still exists, but the most critical phase of pregnancy has just ended and parents can feel more relaxed.
- This begins the vitamin supplementation phase for mom to help with the baby’s fetal development. Your doctor has various options to recommend.
Your baby this week
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More information about 12 Weeks Pregnant
Fetal development at 12 weeks pregnant is in full swing. Your baby’s tiny fingers and toes are beginning to form, as are the nails. Hair begins to appear as a soft fuzz. At this point, your baby measures about 5.4 cm from head to bottom and weighs on average 58 grams.
The genital organ is becoming ever more well-formed1 and is increasingly visible through ultrasound. The fetus is moving nonstop and seems to be playing in an amusement park, turning from one side to the other, swimming away. If you’re lucky, you might catch these movements during your ultrasound!
What Develops in Baby This Week
At 12 weeks pregnant, the appearance of your baby’s head, previously so out of proportion to the rest of the body, now slows its growth for a bit. Now the body is starting to gain weight and each day looks a bit more like the baby who’ll soon arrive in your life.
This is the recommended time for the nuchal translucency scan. This test analyses the folds on the baby’s neck. It can detect malformations and genetic diseases2, such as Down syndrome. You may already get an idea of the sex. If you have a good doctor and a good view of the baby, you may even get a guess about the sex using the genital tubercle. Will it be a boy or a girl?
How Mom is Feeling
In the 12th week, the risk of miscarriage still exists. However, the most critical phase of pregnancy has just ended and parents can relax. Sexual routine may have changed in recent months, but know that if your pregnancy is normal and low risk, it’s very healthy to make love with your partner!
Care for Mom
At 12 weeks pregnant, it’s time to start vitamin supplements as a complement for mom and to help with your baby’s fetal development3. Your doctor has several types they can recommend. .
Take them regularly, as they can prevent anemia in mothers and ensure your little one is born at a healthy weight! At 12 weeks, your bump begins to show. The nausea usually fades, along with excessive sleepiness.
You will feel even more energetic than the previous week and be in great spirits. Enjoy spending time with friends, going for a nice outing, or perhaps spending a day at the salon to pamper yourself. After all, just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t take care of yourself, right?
External Factors
Now that you are starting the second trimester, it’s the most enjoyable phase of pregnancy. You’ll be more energetic than ever, your mood will have improved. Your hair may have a special shine due to hormone levels.
Your bump isn’t big yet, but with slightly tighter clothes, you can notice the small curve. It’s so nice when someone notices it without you having to say anything! Take advantage of this energy to take care of yourself, eat healthily, do light exercise. These will help you stay in shape even during pregnancy. Keeping your weight gain in check is a great way to avoid post-partum stress about your weight.
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