The 12th week is here finally! You are almost about to finish your first trimester and the symptoms would probably won’t be as severe in the coming weeks. The hormone levels start falling after the first trimester is completed and as the hormones fall, so does the symptoms. However, the same might not be true if you are pregnant with twins. You’ll have to wait a few more weeks before things start getting better.
Apart from the symptoms, there is also another big news for you- once the 12th pregnancy week is over, the chances of miscarriage also fall sharply. So, if you haven’t shared your pregnancy news with others yet, this can be a great week to do so. Especially, if you are a working woman, you should inform your colleagues about the same and start planning your maternity leave. On the inside, all the major organs of your baby have been developed already and the only thing left for them is to grow and get better.
A lot of women start looking for a pregnancy exercise program or support groups for pregnant women around this period. While you might have your partner, family, and friends, you are sure to feel much better when you are around women who are also experiencing the same things as you. So, lot on to the internet and see if any such programs are groups are available close to your home. Some other important details about the 12th week of your pregnancy are discussed below.
- 1st Week of Pregnancy
- 2nd Week of Pregnancy
- 3rd Week of Pregnancy
- 4th Week of Pregnancy
- 5th Week of Pregnancy
Baby’s Development in the 12th Week
While all the organs are now growing in full swing, probably the most important thing to happen this week is your baby having reflexes. From 12th week onwards, your baby would be able to open and close his/her fist, make sucking movements with the mouth and do a lot more with this new found feature. If you go for an ultrasound around the 12th week, you can see your baby making little movements when you poke your belly.