The food cravings are most likely to start around now. Go ahead, eat what you feel like. But do so in moderation.

Your breasts might be larger. And you will now start to show a little weight gain. There is also a possibility of you losing weight due to the morning sickness.

Your Baby

Your baby is 3-5 mm, from head to rump. This is an important week for your baby as all of her internal organs are forming. Her heartbeat is distinct now and her backbone and head are beginning to form. Her arms, legs and eyes are slowly starting to form. Her brain continues to develop.

Since the internal organs are in an early stage of development, any external factor could affect it. So take care with medication and while around people with any communicable diseases.

Get Tested

• Rh Factor Test
• Vaginal sonogram
• TORCH test
• Blood sugar test (fasting)
• TSH (Thyroid)

Common Complications

• Unusual vaginal activity such as infection (odour, itching or burning) or bleeding (bright red to brown)
• Low blood pressure

It is okay if…

• You experience indigestion and a burning sensation in the chest. So, make sure you eat smaller meals more frequently.
• You are constipated. This is often caused due to your iron supplements. You could ask your gynaecologist to change your pills.
• You experience a yellowish discharge.

Eat Healthy

• A high-protein diet, which includes soy, milk, cheese and fish, is advisable.
• Have yogurt twice in a day. It is rich in vitamin B6.
• For breakfast, have a bowl of fruit or a glass of juice at the end of the meal.
• Mix wheat-cereal with a handful of dried almonds and cherries for a crunchy snack.

Avoid

• Fried and oily foods

Stay Fit

• You can continue with your light exercise routine like walking, swimming, aerobics or even yoga. Don't start exercising without consulting your doctor though.

Special Care Tips

• In some cases vitamin supplements trigger nausea. If this is the case with you, try taking them with food or just before you go to bed. Also, don't take your vitamins with a citric juice as the combination could trigger acidity. If this doesn't work, consult your doctor but never stop your vitamin pills.
• Nibbling on crackers will help with the morning sickness and acidity.
• While on the go, keep a water bottle, a juice pack, couple of healthy snacks, an air bag and an old towel at hand. You never know when hunger or nausea will strike.