Your tummy is still not showing but you may experience bouts of indigestion and constipation. You may also feel giddy at times.

The morning sickness will continue. You may also go through mood swings due to hormonal changes.

Other aspects like cravings or food aversions may disappear by this month. Have a proper breakfast or you may get tired easily. Drink at least eight glasses of water to curb constipation and to prevent dehydration.

Hormonal changes may cause your skin to break out. So keep your face clean by washing it twice a day with a gentle soap. Also, drink plenty of water.

Your Baby

Your baby is 9 to 11 mms.

At this stage, her brain is developing rapidly along with her limbs, hair and nipple follicles. Her hands now look like small paddles. Her elbows and toes are now more visible as her body begins to straighten out. Her lungs are developing and her heart now has two chambers.

It is okay if…

You have indigestion and a burning sensation in the chest. Eating smaller meals, more frequently will help.

You are constipated. You might also get haemorrhoids. You can treat this by sitting in lukewarm water with Epson salts or plain warm bath for 10-15 minutes several times in a day.

Eat Healthy

• Have a bowl of yoghurt with strawberries.
• For breakfast have hard boiled egg and banana, a glass of juice and a bowl of cereal with fruit.
• Eat carrots dipped in yoghurt since they are full of vitamin A.

Avoid

• Ice cream

Stay Fit

• You can continue with mild exercises, unless advised not to by your gynaecologist. Stop your exercise if you notice spotting  or vaginal bleeding.

Special Care Tips

• Buy a new pair of pants with a bit of Lycra stretch to fit you perfectly.