Hormonal changes will cause frequent headaches. You may also experience excessive salivation.

You may observe an increased hair and nail growth.

You may also get dark patches on your face and neck as your body is producing more melanin (a hormone). This condition is called chloasma or the mask of pregnancy.

Your Baby

She has grown to about 63 mm and weighs around 8 grams.

Your baby's organs are fully developed. Now, her bones are beginning to harden. Even though you cannot feel it, she is moving and active. Her genitals have developed.

Her nerve cells have begun to coordinate and her brain has started to create communication routes. Even her nails and hair have started to grow.

Tiny tooth buds are starting to appear under her gums. Her fingernails are also growing.

Common Complications

• Headaches; contact your gynaecologist if the headaches are accompanied by fever or if they cause visual disturbances or cause your hands and face to swell.
  
  Do not self-medicate. Ask your doctor if it is okay to take an aspirin.

It is okay if…

• You have frequent headaches.
• You are constipated.
• You have trouble sleeping.

Eat Healthy

• Drink at least eight glasses of fluids like water, juices, and milk in a day. This will ease constipation and help with the bloated feeling.

Avoid

• Excess fish; some fish contain methyl mercury, a metal believed to be harmful in high doses to foetal brain development.

Stay Fit

• Continue with your exercise routine, unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Do not push yourself.

Special Care Tips

• Eat regularly and drink plenty of water to keep headaches at bay.
• Get at least eight hours of sleep a day. Take short naps as and when you can.
• Try and relax by reading, listening to music or doing activities you like.