Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️HeartbeatSteady, ~120–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentHands and dexterity developing; capillaries form

Baby

Your baby is plumping up as fat accumulates, smoothing out the wrinkled skin. Capillaries are forming under the skin, giving a pinkish tone, and the hands are fully developed with growing dexterity. The nostrils begin to open.

Mother

• More noticeable backache
• Possible haemorrhoids
• Fuller breasts
• Trouble sleeping comfortably

Nutrition

Beans and lentils · Whole grains and oats · Leafy greens · Lean protein · Fresh fruit

Tips

Do

• Eat fibre-rich foods to ease constipation
• Use pillows to support side sleeping
• Stay active with low-impact movement

Avoid

• Straining during bowel movements
• Heavy lifting
• Lying flat on your back for long