Your Body
What to expect
You are beginning to look very pregnant! You may see stretch marks all over your
stomach, hips and breasts. You feel unsure on your feet and may lose your balance as your bump gets bigger. You will have an increased appetite too. Feeling anxious is common – the responsibilities of an expectant mother can be overwhelming.
Baby size
What to expect
Your baby is a s big as a large Banana (roughly 25 cms long and 350 gms in weight).
Your Baby
What to expect
Your baby is moving around a lot now! The arms and legs are in proportion and movements are coordinated. He/she has learnt how to sleep and tastes what you eat – spicy, sweet!
Taking care
Tips
- Do pelvic floor exercises – this will help strengthen muscles and ligaments and prevent leakages later when you cough, laugh, cry….
- Have frequent healthy snacks.
- Drink plenty of water and have high fibre foods – to prevent gassiness and constipation.
- Get gentle back massages for backache.
- Talk about your feelings with family members and friends who have had a baby. – it is quite normal to feel anxious.
- Discuss your fears about pregnancy and motherhood with your husband.
Ask your doctor
Questions
- Why am I having such swollen feet?
- Is it okay to do gentle yoga exercises?
- What should be my weight gain target?
- Is it okay to do hair removal or beauty treatments?
- Do I have to continue with my iron supplement tablets?
Your to do list
Action points
- Express feelings with husband and ask for his support.
- Take a 30 minute walk each day.
- Record weight and blood pressure on the Kushal app.
- Schedule a week 21 ultrasound.