Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️HeartbeatDetectable on Doppler around now; ~120–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentFingers and toes separate; bones harden

Baby

Your baby is fully formed in miniature and growing fast. Fingers and toes have separated, tiny tooth buds are forming, and bones are beginning to harden. The head still makes up about half the body length.

Mother

• Nausea easing for some
• A slight bump starting
• Increased appetite
• More energy returning

Nutrition

Leafy greens · Citrus fruit · Dairy · Lean protein · Whole grains

Tips

Do

• Stay hydrated
• Keep taking prenatal vitamins
• Plan your 12-week scan

Avoid

• Alcohol
• Smoking
• High-mercury fish