Weren’t the last few weeks some of the most difficult weeks of your life? Well, they are finally over! The most difficult phase of your pregnancy is over for good and things would probably get better from the 13th week. However, if you are pregnant with twins, you might still have a few more weeks before you start feeling a little better. But do not worry as you are almost there.
But while a number of symptoms like morning sickness might subdue, there can be a few new symptoms like dizziness, increased sex drive, increased energy levels, and more. But know that the trade-off is one of the best deals that you’ve ever been offered in life. A lot of women also have another prenatal visit before finishing the first trimester and you might have one this week.
Whether you’d be having a prenatal visit or not this week completely depends on your doctor. If there is no reason for him/her to believe that you might develop any kind of complications, you might directly be called for the mid-pregnancy visit which generally takes place between the 18th-20th week. But irrespective of whether you have a prenatal visit or not this week, there is no reason to panic. This is just a normal procedure. So, what else can you expect from the 13th week of your pregnancy? Continue reading to find out.
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Baby’s Development in the 13th Week
By the 13th week, your baby is about 7.5cm from head to bum and is as big as an apple. The fetus now weighs around 25 grams and would rapidly fain in size and weight in the second trimester. The most important development to happen this week eyes the completion of eye development. By the 13th week, your baby’s eyes have been formed completely. They already have the pigment in them and are fully functional. However, they are still covered with the eyelids for protection.