Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️HeartbeatStrong, ~120–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentEyes begin to open and respond to light

Baby

Your baby's eyes, which have been fused shut, are beginning to open and the eyelashes have formed. The lungs keep developing as the baby practises breathing with amniotic fluid, and brain activity increases.

Mother

• Blood pressure checked at visits
• Trouble sleeping and vivid dreams
• Possible Braxton Hicks
• Tighter, bigger bump

Nutrition

Salmon and sardines · Eggs · Citrus fruits · Fortified cereals · Nuts and seeds

Tips

Do

• Watch for signs of preeclampsia and report swelling or headaches
• Continue prenatal vitamins
• Practise relaxation and breathing

Avoid

• Ignoring sudden swelling of face or hands
• High-sodium processed foods
• Excess caffeine