Tiny facial features are slowly beginning to take shape.
What's Happening With Your Baby This Week?
- Eye pigments are forming and the optic nerve is beginning to develop.
- The brain is developing rapidly; hundreds of new neurons are forming every minute.
- Arm and leg buds are starting to appear; tiny fingers haven't separated yet.
- The heart tube is taking an S-shape and starting its first beats, though still irregular.
- Kidney, liver, and lung foundations are beginning to take shape this week.
This Week's Tips for Mom
- Keeping dry crackers or pretzel sticks by your bedside can really help with nausea.
- You can ask your doctor about vitamin B6 (pyridoxine); it can be effective in relieving nausea.
- If you're feeling extremely tired, short naps during the day are perfectly fine; your body is in an intense building process.
- Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale) are rich in folic acid and iron, and will be very good for you.
- You can control your nausea by avoiding triggers like perfume and cooking smells.
Tip of the day: Nibbling on a cracker before getting out of bed in the morning can help ease nausea throughout the day. Avoiding sudden position changes and getting up slowly gives your blood pressure time to stabilize.
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.
