Hearing of outside sounds is getting stronger. You can play your favorite music for your baby.
What's Happening With Your Baby This Week?
- Lips are fully formed and the baby is practicing sucking movements.
- The sense of touch in the fingertips is now quite sensitive; the baby explores its face and umbilical cord.
- The inner ear is fully developed; thanks to the sense of balance, the baby can perceive its position.
- Eyelids and eyebrows are fully formed; eyes are still closed but the iris is beginning to color.
- Lung alveoli (air sacs) are beginning to form; the respiratory system is maturing.
This Week's Tips for Mom
- Keeping up your moisturizing routine morning and evening to prevent stretch marks would be wonderful.
- You can start looking into childbirth preparation classes; they provide both knowledge and social support.
- Back pain may increase; paying attention to your posture and avoiding heavy lifting can help.
- This is a wonderful time to start reading books to your baby; it's very beneficial for getting used to your voice and language development.
- Dental care during pregnancy is very important; getting your 6-month dental checkup will give you peace of mind.
Tip of the day: It's a great idea to talk to your doctor about the upcoming gestational diabetes screening between weeks 24-28. This test helps detect pregnancy-related blood sugar issues early, protecting both your and your baby's health.
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.
