But the good news about your health obsession? Yep, at Or red wine. Or any wine. Did we mention wine?! Another cool feature you can talk about over breakfast with the hubs? At Oui, oui! Is that an outie belly button you see?! As you cheers with your friend or partner, pay special attention to that bottle, since your baby is about that size right now: Even cooler than that ice cold glass? As you inch closer to that third trimester, you might feel that nesting mode coming in full force. Baby is about the size of a terrarium, at You could ask her if you want, since she can probably recognize your voice by now, too!
This week, opt for a giant banana split with all the fixings, which depending on the size of that potassium all-star, is the same size of your baby right now. And so it begins, Mama…. If you decided to have your shower at your place, you might have asked your partner to update the landscaping before guests come.
Remember those insane videos about birth you had to watch in sex ed in high school? Or in college anatomy? You have an excuse. When you nosh on your third quirky lunch box this week, consider the size of it.
Baby is about that big right now, at Your furbaby will always be your first baby, and while you might spend more time cuddling now than ever before, once your human arrives, your furry friend might not get as much attention. Unless you have a small chihuahua, your cat or dog is probably bigger. There's no proven way to prevent stretch marks from zigzagging their way across your body though there's no harm in applying moisturizers like cocoa butter; if nothing else, it will prevent the dryness and itching associated with pregnancy-stretched skin.
After delivery, they usually fade to a less noticeable shade. Now that you're starting to look pregnant — and not just like you ate a particularly large lunch — and those kicks can no longer be mistaken for gas, the reality of pregnancy is probably beginning to sink in. And with it, you may find, a few ambivalent or anxious feelings you're even ambivalent about admitting: Me, a mom? There must be some mistake!
Don't worry — and hang on. At some point in pregnancy, and usually once that pregnancy becomes a very visible reality, just about every expectant parent begins to feel anxiety and fear — almost as if you're on a runaway train and there's enormous changes coming round the bend. And not only is it completely normal to feel anxious, it's especially healthy to acknowledge it. Most important, discuss your fears with your partner, if you have one, who's probably just as in need of a good heart-to-heart.
Learn more about anxiety during and after pregnancy. Seasonal allergies may not be to blame for all that nasal congestion you've been experiencing. Alas, starting in the second trimester, a stuffy nose is a common pregnancy symptom — one that tends to stick around until delivery.
To clear your nasal passages, use your thumb to close one nostril, while gently blowing out the other. Then, repeat on the other side. If you're really stuffed up, ask your doctor if there's a safe OTC decongestant or antihistamine you can use. Finding it harder to tie your shoes than usual? Swollen feet and ankles may be to blame. Because your body has about 50 percent more blood and fluid than it did pre-baby, your extremities are more prone to swelling.
So be sure to clock in a few sit-and-elevate sessions throughout the day. Chances are your practitioner advised you on your target weight gain at your first prenatal appointment — and that it was calculated based on a number of factors, including what your pre-pregnancy weight and BMI were.
Your practitioner probably also talks to you at every visit about where you are on that upward curve — and where you should aim to be. If you've been instructed to gain the standard topound total in your pregnancy, by this week you're likely to have gained anywhere from 10 to 16 of those pounds.
If you raced past that number weeks ago, or are gaining faster than your practitioner recommended, you'll want to slow down. Ask your doctor or midwife for tips. Is your plumbing clogged? Then start walking for exercise. Both during pregnancy and in those first postpartum weeks, physical activity like a brisk walk is one of the best ways to stimulate your bowels and fight constipation. Just a half-hour walk a day can do the trick, especially if you drink plenty of water and favor fiber-rich foods.
Just remember to take some trail mix when you hit the trail. Your legs, armpits, bikini line and upper lip may be hairier than usual due to all those raging hormones. But think twice before you turn to lasers, electrolysis, depilatories and bleaching. No reliable studies have been done to determine for sure whether these popular hair-removal and lightening treatments are harmful or not, but it's probably best to skip them until after you give birth.
Take heart, though — you may pluck or shave to your heart's content. Even waxing is fine if your skin's not too sensitive. Pop art style comics panel angry woman with speech bubble and swear words symbols. Why Am I So Mad? Dealing with Anger During Pregnancy Pregnancy mood swings are no one's friend.
But what happens if they make you so angry that you see red? Get the scoop on this tough pregnancy emotion, plus tips on how to deal.
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Close this dialog window View image Pregnancy Week Your baby, or foetus, is around That's approximately the size of a carrot, and the weight of five wholemeal pitta breads. Your baby is now heavier than the placenta. The placenta basically doubles up as a larder and toilet, by providing food and removing waste. It will keep on growing during your pregnancy so it can do its vital work.
Meanwhile your baby has been developing a fine, downy layer of hair called lanugo — the purpose of this fur coat is probably to keep your baby at the perfect temperature, and it usually vanishes before the birth. Your baby is also sprouting hair and eyebrows — some babies are born with very little hair, others have lots. It doesn't make as much difference, within the first year of their life, they'll probably lose all the hair they were born with as their hormone levels change.
Your baby can now hear noises and voices outside their cosy womb. If you sing to your bump, then no matter how bad it sounds, they will be your biggest fan.
Pregnancy can be a happy time but, for some women, it's stressful and there are lots of difficult decisions to make. If you were given any unexpected news at your anomaly scan , then you may be feeling very worried. Maybe you've been offered further tests and aren't sure what to do. Try talking through your options with your doctor or midwife.
You could also call the free helpline run by a charity called Antenatal Results and Choices. You don't have to tell your employer for several more weeks but, as soon as you do, you will have maternity rights and can attend antenatal appointments during paid work time. You can also ask for a risk assessment of your work place. If you want to wait, then the latest you can leave it is 15 weeks before the baby is due, which is around week It will probably be rather obvious by then anyway!
It's a good time to tone up those muscles 'down under'. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough or jump around on your future baby's trampoline. Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stop the 'urine' in midflow. Visit Tommy's for more ideas. Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes — they may be able to recommend one. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth.
Ask your partner if they would like to take part in the antenatal classes.
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