13 Weeks Pregnant

This is the last week of your first trimester which means good news. The rate of having a miscarriage is reduced and the early symptoms of morning sickness and nausea decreases. You breasts may start creating the nutrit rich fluid that will feed your baby a few days after giving birth. Energy levels may increase but it’s still a good idea to get as much rest for yourself and your baby as you can. This may be a good time to enjoy a special date to celebrate completing the first trimester. Right now your body is working hard. You may experience pain in the abdominal area because your uterus is stretching to accommodate your growing uterus. Be on the look out for tremendous heartburn as some have experienced it around this time. Talk to your doctor before taking any type of heartburn medicine to avoid taking something dangerous for your baby. Some women around this time may start bleeding. Consult your doctor on what to do and if you should be concerned.

Your Baby At 13 Weeks

While your baby is still really tiny, your belly may announce that you’re expecting. Tiny villi will now form in the intestines. In the middle of the week the baby’s teeth and sockets will be formed in the gums. Vocal cords will start to form but no sound can be heard. The baby’s eyes will move closer and the ears will be at a normal position. The baby’s fingerprints are now in place. Your baby at the moment weighs about an ounce and is only 3 inches long. If you could look at the baby’s genitals you could determine the sex but the ultrasound can’t conclude until week 16. In the second trimester many of the baby’s important development will be completed.