Size of baby in thirteenth week of pregnancy
The size of the baby during the thirteenth week of pregnancy is around three inches and its weight is roughly about one ounce. Even though a lot of growth is occurring in the baby, but it is still very small. The size of the baby’s head is bigger than the rest of the body during this time, but the growth of the body also takes place at a great speed. The baby also develops its intestine by now and even the pancreas starts to create insulin. Insulin will help the baby in the future to keep the body’s sugar level in control.
Warning signs during pregnancy
The uterus keeps on growing throughout the entire pregnancy, but during the period of this week some women might experience mild cramps, which is very normal. Since a lot of stretching takes place in the uterus, it causes pain in the abdomen. In some cases the pain might last just for a couple of seconds and in other cases it can stretch for a long period of time. This pain is experienced especially when women change their position abruptly. If along with the pain other symptoms like bleeding, etc prevails then one should consult a doctor. Ideally this type of pain should not last for more than a couple of minutes, and if it stretches beyond that then it is better to see a doctor in order to verify whether everything is fine or not.
Miscarriages during pregnancy
The thirteenth week of pregnancy also marks the beginning of the second trimester. By this time the risk of miscarriage reduces to a large extent but for some women the risk might prevail till the twentieth week of pregnancy. Incompetent cervix is considered as a condition which causes the most number of miscarriages during the second trimester. In this condition the cervix is not strong enough to remain closed for the complete nine months of pregnancy. In these types of cases the delivery occurs way before the completion of the normal nine months of pregnancy, and in this circumstances the baby cannot survive as it is too underdeveloped. The presence of this condition can be found out with the aid of an ultrasound test. Your chance of acquiring this condition increases if you have gone through any type of cervical trauma or dilation and curettage. But with the help of cerclage (medical procedure) the cervix can be closed. And this procedure can be undertaken between the fourteenth and the sixteenth week of pregnancy.
Sex during pregnancy
During this week you might also notice that your sex drive has increased, and women continue to experience this feeling throughout the entire second trimester. Women tend to get aroused quickly during this phase because blood flow in their body increases rapidly. Sex can be considered safe during the period of pregnancy, albeit special care should be taken if the woman is on the verge of getting in realm of labor or if she has some kind of complications in the pregnancy. It is quite normal to feel paranoid about indulging in sex, during this crucial phase of pregnancy.