12 week of pregnancy - a time when the woman could exhale and finally begin to enjoy his position. Toxemia retreats, dangerous period of fetal development behind the unfamiliar feeling is not scary. What awaits future mom at 12 weeks and some important points it is necessary to take into account?
Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, what problems can trap and any recommendations of the doctors it is necessary to adhere to.
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On someone like the kid?All the internal organs of the baby is already formed in the future will only improve. The child already looks like a man, despite the fact that the head is still a bit more, have a good one can see the facial features, the baby eyes still closed, but react to light. An ultrasound, you can see how the baby moves and sucks her finger. With great accuracy, but at 12 weeks experienced physician can suggest the gender of your baby.
The growth of the baby: 61 mm
Weight: 9-13 g
What happens to the female body?At week 12, a slightly rounded belly, some expectant mothers may feel the stirring, especially if the pregnancy is not the first. Continues to grow breasts, the areola may darken and appear stripe on the abdomen. In general wellbeing woman at 12 weeks adjusted, it returns appetite and a good mood. Discomfort can deliver:
- high blood pressure;
- old chronic diseases, which in a given period may be exacerbated.
What analyzes to hand over?
The most important research that needs to go through a pregnant woman on the age of 11-13 weeks - it prenatal screening. This is a mandatory study to evaluate fetal risks. What is included in the first screening of pregnancy:
- ultrasound;
- a blood test for the hormone hCG.
- blood tests for PAPP-A protein.
Possible complications. The fact that the most dangerous period of the baby is left behind does not mean that we should not listen to their feelings, and to closely monitor the state of health. The most common complications of this period are:
- headache, and tachycardia - Try less nervous, more walk in the fresh air and drink plenty of fluids;
- constipation - thus affects progesterone on the operation of your gastrointestinal tract, so eat more foods that contain fiber, fasting morning drink a glass of warm water;
- aching pain in the abdomen and lower back - so to give myself to know ligament of the uterus that begins to actively prepare for childbirth;
- stretching - under the influence of hormones, you may feel a burning sensation on the skin of the breast, stomach and thighs, so you should pick up special funds for moisturizing the skin, which will help avoid stretch marks.
It recommends that the doctor?
FROMledite the quality of the food, increase the intake of foods that contain folic acid:
- cheese;
- cottage cheese;
- chives;
- egg yolk;
- tomatoes;
- beet;
- beans.
Discard shoes with high heels, it is fraught with both falling, and the appearance of varicose veins.
Toxemia recedes, so watch the volume of their servings, your weight should not exceed the established norms.
Observe the mode of the day, less nervous, more time to spend on fresh air, start taking prenatal vitamins.
Also be sure to ask about, whether during pregnancy, visit the bath and sauna: the more you run the risk?
