Sensitivity to light is beginning.
What's Happening With Your Baby This Week?
- The eyelids are closed; sensitivity to light will develop gradually over the coming weeks.
- Sweat glands are forming; the infrastructure for body temperature regulation is being prepared.
- The legs are now longer than the arms; body proportions are balancing out.
- The skeleton continues to ossify; bone structures are becoming more visible on ultrasound.
- Mouth opening and closing, swallowing, and hiccup-like movements are now happening regularly.
This Week's Tips for Mom
- Your center of gravity is changing; you may experience balance issues, so being careful is a good idea.
- Moving slowly when standing up suddenly will help you feel better; orthostatic hypotension can be common.
- You can continue your intimate life in the second trimester; it's safe unless your doctor says otherwise.
- Choosing protein-fiber balanced meals instead of carb-heavy eating would be better.
- If amniocentesis is deemed necessary this week, your doctor will inform you.
Tip of the day: Regular massage of your belly, chest, and hip area with anti-stretch mark moisturizers and oils (almond oil, cocoa butter) can soothe your skin. Applying on damp skin after a shower can help increase absorption.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Length and weight values are averages; every baby grows at their own pace.
