Pregnancy week by week

You

The pregnancy scars could occur on your stomach, breasts and hips which are caused by the deficit of collagen in the connective tissue. The skin of the stomach is tight and could itch. The uterus is already as big as a football and is still growing. Due to pressure the need of urination becomes more frequent, but each time the quantity of urine is small. In addition, your legs could have cramps more often than usual. At the same time pregnancy in your body is not always indicating only negative things. Maybe you have noticed that your hair looks thicker and healthier. Due to the hormonal changes involved with child expectancy the falling-out of hair is decreasing.

Your baby

Your baby is about 34 cm tall and weighs about 700 g. The baby continues fast growing and its body and head are by now in the correct proportion. The backbone of the child and blood circulation of lungs develops, the bones become stronger and brain grows, nostrils start to open up. According to researches the babies prefer most sweets out of the other tastes.

What to do?

During this period your blood sugar is checked to avoid the risk of pregnancy diabetes. The moistening of skin helps against itching of the stomach skin. Ask for advice from your doctor or midwife as to the suitable choice of cream.