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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Kicks and Giggles: Feeling Your Baby’s First Movements
Experience the joy of feeling your baby’s first movements. Explore the excitement and emotional connection in Week 17.
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- Baby Size and Weight
- Key Developments
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Pregnancy To Do List
- Helpful Pregnancy Products
All About Baby 17 Weeks Pregnant
Baby Size and Weight
At seventeen weeks, the embryo has grown to the size of a pear, measuring 5.1 inches in length and weighing 4.94 ounces. This stage is characterized by the onset of the baby’s hearing capabilities, as the intricate structures of the ear develop, fostering a heightened sensory experience for the developing fetus.
Key Developments
Development of brown fat, which helps regulate body temperature
Brown fat, crucial for temperature regulation, continues to develop. The baby’s body prepares for the maintenance of its own temperature after birth.
All About Mom 17 Weeks Pregnant
Pregnancy Symptoms
- Possible increased energy
- shortness of breath
- stretch marks
Energy levels may rise. Shortness of breath can result from the growing uterus. Stretch marks may appear as the skin stretches.
Pregnancy To Do List
- Research breastfeeding techniques and consider attending a breastfeeding class to learn about proper latch, milk production, and troubleshooting common breastfeeding issues.
Helpful Pregnancy Products
- Maternity body pillow,
- prenatal-safe skincare products
Enhances comfort during sleep and supports skin health with safe skincare products.
