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12th Pregnancy Week
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1st Trimester: Pregnancy Week 12
Welcome to the world of parenting!
An exciting journey is about to start and Mothercare, through this journal, is going to be by your side and advise you throughout your pregnancy weeks.
Get informed about everything that parents need to know such as pregnancy, baby growth, body and psychology changes, doctor examinations and appointments and of course parturition, breastfeeding and baby care.
Our midwife and lactation consultant IBCLC Ms Georgia Leze every week is going to show you a special path to a healthy and happy baby.
Pregnancy Week 12
At week 12, your baby is fully formed! Going forward, your baby will mainly just be growing and practicing movements. You might be feeling bit dizzy; drinking plenty of water and keeping snacks on hand can help. You'll probably have your first ultrasound, and your baby is starting to react to sounds outside the womb.
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Congratulations! You've made it to the last week of your first trimester. Your baby's come a very long way since its embryo days. When you're 12 weeks pregnant, here's what to expect:
- your baby is fully formed, they just need some fine-tuning
- pregnancy symptoms at week 12 include low blood pressure and low blood sugar that can leave you feeling dizzy
- taking it easy and eating lots of healthy snacks can help
Υou at Pregnancy Week 12
Your womb is starting to push its way out of your pelvis and into your tummy, although your bump probably still won't quite be showing yet.
As you reach the last stretch of the first trimester a lot of early pregnancy symptoms like nausea, exhaustion, and the constant urge to wee ease off. However, a new pregnancy symptom of week 12 is dizziness, as your body diverts more blood towards baby.
Snack to keep your blood sugar up and drink plenty of water.
Υour baby at Pregnancy Week 12
Believe it or not, your baby is fully formed!
The rest of your pregnancy will just involve them growing, practicing movement and a bit of fine-tuning. Their facial features start developing this week, so they might start to grow dad's nose, your chin, and grandma's cheekbones. They're also starting to grow itsy bitsy fingernails and toenails. At this point they're covered in a fine hair called lanugo, which falls off before you give birth.
Their tiny heart has almost finished developing and will start to beat more slowly (although still much faster than yours).
Τhings to do in Pregnancy Week 12
This is the week most expecting mums go through the nuchal translucency test.
An opportunity to rejoice over the progress your little one has made from the last time! This is the ultrasound revealing the exact fetus age based on height –from head to toes- as well as the possible delivery date. We know you have calculated it too but it might differ due to changes on menstrual cycle before ovulation and the time needed for implantation. This test, however, always tells the truth!
Most mums-to-be have their first ultrasound this week, so you'll see your baby for the very first time! You'll usually be able to bring home a printout or video to show your friends and family, although you might have to pay for it. This week your baby will start reacting to sounds outside the womb by opening their arms and legs.
You might want to make a playlist of your favourite music, or start talking to your bump.