10-13 week of pregnancy

Expectant mother

Usually at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy begins to feel better. In the body, there comes a certain balance, He has adapted. You begin to observe certain changes in your body.

The uterus is increased to a width of about 10 cm, it becomes close to the hips, it goes beyond the womb and rises into the abdominal cavity. Its round surface can be palpated in the abdomen.

Maybe, You did not notice, but your heart starts to beat faster for a few beats per minute, to cope with the increased blood circulation. Now you burn calories faster, than before pregnancy: metabolism is enhanced by 25%.

At present, your blood has enough hormones, responsible for the pregnancy and affect our mood and health. Soon you will cease to torment morning sickness. You become less irritable. Disappear concern, associated with the risk of miscarriage.

Physically – you start to gain weight, gums become loose, the thyroid gland increases slightly. If there was no preeclampsia, You could dial 1,2 kg – this 10% of the total body weight increase, expected by the end of pregnancy. Optimal increase to 13 weeks – 2 kg.

Your child

Tenth week marks the end of the embryonic period: Your unborn child is now called a fetus. Your child is becoming more and more similar to itself.

By the 20th week, there is a rapid increase in its. Fully formed the umbilical cord and placenta, the brain continues to develop, every minute produced a quarter of a million new neurons. The heart of the embryo has already been formed, You can listen to his heartbeat during a visit to the doctor. Eyelids still accrete: eyes opened just four months. All the foundations have already been laid organism, still some final touches. During these weeks, we have different sexual organs. Pens, legs, fingers, and knees are already present, but in a nutshell.

The muscular system is well developed. If the handle of the fetus is already long enough, he starts sucking his thumb. However, the "suck" – it loudly, as long as the child puts a finger in her mouth. Already planned a pair of ribs.

The main role in child nutrition, supply it with oxygen and the outflow of refined products are now performing the placenta; in the coming months will be important amniotic fluid. In the middle of this period, the body weight of the fetus is about average 12 g, growth – 6,5 cm.

It should be remembered

Taking care of yourself – child care. Its foundation – proper nutrition and rest. Do not forget the daily walks in the fresh air.

During pregnancy, a lot of attention should be paid to their appearance, hair, but wait with their coloring and perming.

Tips expectant mother

On the recommendation of a doctor buy multivitamins for pregnant and begin to take them every day. Pay attention to B vitamins, especially folic acid. It is these vitamins protect the fetus from a variety of birth defects. Folic acid prior to conception to support your health and the health of your unborn baby.