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What's happening to your baby?
Your baby's heart is fully formed now but don’t be alarmed that it beats much faster than yours – that's perfectly normal at this stage.
The cartilage in your baby’s skeleton is starting to turn into bone and the upper lip and jaw are fully formed. Taste buds are also starting to develop on the tongue.
The eyes have moved from the side of the head to the front and the ears are fully developed, but still rather low on the head. As the head grows, they’ll move up to their final position.
Your baby’s limbs are starting to stretch out in front of them too and they bend at the elbows and knees, giving your baby a bigger range of movement. |
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What's happening to you?
Pregnancy and sleep aren’t natural companions. One problem may be getting comfortable, especially if your breasts are feeling tender. A soft pregnancy sleep bra may help by giving your breasts some gentle support at night. Try sleeping on your side too, as you’ll need to do this when your bump gets bigger.
Watch what you eat and drink before bed and try not to have caffeine from 4pm onwards. To avoid midnight trips to the loo, try cutting down on fluids close to bedtime and stay clear of spicy and fatty foods, as they may make you feel nauseous or give you heartburn.
If you do find yourself tossing and turning at night, don't lie there getting more anxious. Get up and read a book, watch a bit of TV or listen to some relaxing music. Then head back to bed when you feel sleepy again. Have a look at more ways to get a good night's sleep. |
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"Oily fish are important to eat during pregnancy as they are good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Try sardines, mackerel, pilchards, trout, kippers and fresh tuna (canned tuna is not classed as oily fish owing to the way it’s processed). However, avoid having shark, swordfish or marlin as they can contain high levels of mercury."
Anne Sidnell, Nutritionist |
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The SMA Baby Club |
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