You may still not appear pregnant to people around. But they will start to notice changes in your behaviour as the mood swings become more frequent. You will still feel bloated and have indigestion.

Try and get as much sleep (at least eight hours) as you can. If you have trouble sleeping at night, take frequent naps during the day.

Your Baby

She now is about 20mm - 28mm big and weighs around one gram.

Your baby is ready for rapid growth right now. Her upper lip is formed fully now. Even her mouth, nose and nostrils are more distinct. Major joints like shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles have formed. This will allow her to move around in the amniotic sac.

Her fingers have fully developed. She can now make a fist and even suck her thumb!

Get Tested

• Sonography
  
  
• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) - This is recommended if you are over the age of 35, have a family history of genetic illnesses or if you have married within the family.

Common Complications

• Vaginal discharge that causes discomfort, irritation or odour.

It is okay if…

• You have lower back pain.
• You experience abdominal cramps.
• You experience indigestion and a bloated feeling.
• You are constipated.
• You need to urinate frequently.

Eat Healthy

• Try snacking on some combination of fruit and milk before you go to sleep so that you do not wake up hungry or from low blood pressure levels.
  
  
• Dry toast or crackers can help prevent morning sickness.
  
  
• Add non-fat milk to a bowl of cereal or soup instead of water to get extra calcium. Calcium reduces incidence of high blood pressure.

Avoid

• Coffee

Stay Fit

• If you have been exercising, you can continue, unless advised against it. Besides walking, you could even try yoga.

Special Care Tips

• Try a body pillow for a good night's sleep. You could even try different sleeping positions.
  
  
• Try a sports bra to give your breasts better support.
  
  
• Use a good body moisturiser to soothe itchy and dry skin.