Your Weekly Update
Congrats you’re weeks pregnant! Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced mother, each week brings new and exciting developments for both you and your growing baby. Join us as we explore everything from the latest in fetal growth and development to essential tips for expecting mothers. We’re here to guide you through every step. Join us as we explore pregnancy milestones, share pregnancy tips, and provide prenatal care insights. We’re grateful to be part of your journey mama!
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The Sweet Spot: Crossing the First Trimester Finish Line
Reach the sweet spot as you bid farewell to the first trimester. Reflect on the journey so far and prepare for what lies ahead.
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- Baby Size and Weight
- Key Developments
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Pregnancy To Do List
- Helpful Pregnancy Products
All About Baby 12 Weeks Pregnant
Baby Size and Weight
Entering the twelfth week, the embryo now mirrors the size of a plum, extending to 2.1 inches in length and weighing 0.49 ounces. This stage marks the conclusion of the first trimester, with the embryo’s organs having undergone significant development, and the external genitalia starting to differentiate.
Key Developments
Gender may be visible on ultrasound, development of digestive system
Gender may become visible on ultrasound, allowing parents the potential opportunity to learn about their baby’s sex. Simultaneously, the digestive system undergoes further development.
All About Mom 12 Weeks Pregnant
Pregnancy Symptoms
- Possible reduced nausea
- Increased energy
- Hunger
Reduced nausea is common in the second trimester. Increased energy and hunger may result from the body adapting to pregnancy.
Pregnancy To Do List
- Schedule your anatomy ultrasound to check on your baby’s development and gender (if desired) and to ensure everything is progressing as expected in your pregnancy.
Helpful Pregnancy Products
- Prenatal vitamins with iron, meditation apps
Ensures adequate iron intake for maternal and fetal health and supports mental well-being.
