Your baby is now the size of a prune and has small
indentations on his legs which will soon become knees and ankles, and his arms
now have elbows that bend. Inside the mouth the buds of teeth are forming under
the gums. His stomach and kidneys are beginning to work producing digestive
juices and urine and if it’s a boy his testes are already producing
testosterone.
Many expectant mothers find that their pregnancy hormones
can cause them to become constipated. Eating plenty of fresh vegetables and
drinking lots of water can help to relieve these symptoms. It is advisable to
avoid foods that will clog you up further including; refined breads, cereals,
pasta and rice. Exercise can also be particularly helpful for relieving the
symptoms of constipation and will make you feel much better too.
Other symptoms at this stage of pregnancy include:
Fatigue – You will feel very tired and run down and as
though all your get-up-and-go has disappeared. However, this is only a
temporary symptom and will soon subside. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and
try and get some exercise when you can manage it, it really will make you feel
better.
Nausea and vomiting – The worst thing you can do when you
feel sick is to skip a meal , however, if you really cannot face eating try sucking
on boiled sweets or nibbling on ginger biscuits until the nausea subsides.
At this point in pregnancy many mums-to-be suffer with
headaches and newly visible veins as the body’s blood supply increases. The
veins are doing the important work of taking nutrients and blood to your
growing baby, the good news is they will disappear once the baby is born.
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