Pregnancy usually
lasts about 40 weeks, and throughout this course most mothers would be curious
about what is actually going on and how the baby develops. This is a time to
get rid of our bad habits like smoking, drinking, drugs, as they would affect
the baby’s development. It is rather a time to embrace more positive lifestyle
in order to enhance the overall health of the baby and mother.
Here is a guide to the
weekly development and the changes that we would possibly be going through at
each stage
Week 4
- What is happening to the baby:
implantation occurs
What is happening to you:
- You might experience slight bleeding
(implantation bleeding or spotting) at this time. It is not as heavy as
the normal period and is pink or brown in colour.
- It may be accompanied by
cramping.
Week 5:
What is happening to the baby:
- Your baby is now an embryo (and
is probably the size of an apple seed).
- made up of two layers of
cells from which the organs and body parts develop
- This is a time of rapid
growth and development.
What is happening to you:
- Your
breasts might become swollen and tender to the touch.
- The
skin around your nipple (areola) may darken.
- Your
appetite may increase
- There
could be nausea and vomiting
- Cravings
for food might develop
- You
might suddenly dislike foods you normally like
- There
might be increased urge to urinate
Week
6
What
is happening to your baby:
- The
heart starts beating
What
is happening to you:
- You
might become irritable
Week
7
What is happening to your baby:
- The embryo makes its first
movements around this stage but you might not feel it!
What
is happening to you:
- Same as in week 6
Week
8
What
is happening to your baby:
- Your
baby is probably the size of a kidney bean
- Organs
and body parts are still developing
What
is happening to you:
- Your
physical appearance starts changing
- Your
waistline starts expanding.
- You
may have an outbreak of pimples or other skin problems
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