Your uterus will double in size around this week. But you won't be showing just yet.

Hormonal changes could cause a swelling in the gums. So take care of dental hygiene. Visit your dentist and inform him about your pregnancy. Dental problems could increase the chance of you delivering a premature or underweight baby.

Your Baby

Your baby is around 40mm - 50mm big. That's about the size of a lime. She weighs around 4 grams.

Your baby continues to grow. Her head makes up most of her body. She has a small bump on her forehead as her brain is growing rapidly.

Her vital organs have developed and she will now start kicking her legs around. She is out of that critical stage. So you can now relax a bit.

Get Tested

• Sonogram

Common Complications

• Due to the hormonal changes, you may have a soft tissue growth along the gum line. This might also cause your gums to bleed. This is harmless and will disappear after delivery.

Eat Healthy

As your daily requirement, have:

• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup broccoli

Avoid

• Raw seafood such as sushi or oyster
• Sweets and between-meal snacks could cause tooth decay
• Alcohol and caffeine

Stay Fit

• Exercise will help you sleep better. Try walking and swimming as these are low impact activities. But consult your doctor first. Do not overdo it. Stop the moment you
  feel tired, dizzy or short of breath.

Special Care Tips

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
• Frequent vomiting could leave stomach acids in your mouth. So rinse your mouth with water regularly.