Size of baby during twelveth week of pregnancy

At this time the baby will weigh around half an ounce and its size will be on the lines of two inches approximately. The growth of the baby continues at a great speed even during this week. By now the baby would have developed its genitals and the doctors will be able to detect your baby’s gender. This week also sees the development of the brain where it starts creating certain hormones, and even the growth of nerve cells begin multiply quickly. The baby’s kidneys will get developed enough to start producing urine on its own. While stimulating certain areas of the uterus, the baby might make some kinds of movements but in most of the cases the women cannot feel the movement of the baby during the twelfth week of the pregnancy. Even though the size of the uterus will increase throughout the pregnancy, but it will get back into its original size immediately after the delivery of the baby. The weight of the uterus will continue to increase even during this week. The weight of the uterus before the onset of the pregnancy is about two ounces but by the thirty sixth week of the pregnancy it becomes two pounds. 

Bodily changes during twelveth week of pregnancy

A lot of changes in the skin can be experienced by women by the twelfth week of pregnancy. Women who have freckles will observe that it is getting darker by this week. Linea nigra is a line which forms on the abdomen might be possessed by some women by this time. This line does not remain permanently and gets disappeared within a span of short time after the delivery. The skin adjacent to the area of the nipple will also darken within this time. Some women can also have small areas of brown skin that forms on the surface of their face or neck. This brown skin is termed as the mask of pregnancy and it will start to wane, after the end of pregnancy.

Mothers skin and pregnancy

Pregnant women are suggested to wear sunscreen lotion during the entire period of pregnancy because at this time the skin becomes very sensitive. You should opt for a sunscreen lotion which does not contain harsh chemicals.

Diet,Heartburn and pregnancy

Heartburn can be experienced by women during the twelfth week of pregnancy. Heartburn is one of the most common sources of discomfort that women go through during the entire pregnancy. The heartburn is primarily caused because of the increased amount of production of a hormone named progesterone. To reduce the frequency of heartburn women are suggested to consume six meals per day instead of sticking to the usual three meals. They should also chew the food properly and should not gobble up the food in a hurry. Medicines to reduce acidity should be consumed in the liquid form instead of having the tablets. Greasy foods should be avoided during the pregnancy at all costs. Aerated drinks can cause heartburn, so it is wise to stay away from them during the stint of pregnancy. Eating any meal immediately before going to bed should also be avoided.