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❤️HeartbeatDetectable on ultrasound, ~100–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentBrain growth surges; limb buds develop

Baby

Your baby's brain is growing rapidly and the head is large relative to the body. Arm and leg buds are lengthening, with hands and feet that look like tiny paddles. The heart has divided into chambers.

Mother

• Increased blood volume
• Mild uterine growth
• Possible skin changes
• Excess saliva

Nutrition

Fortified cereals · Dairy or fortified alternatives · Lean meat or beans · Citrus fruit · Leafy greens

Tips

Do

• Stay hydrated, especially if vomiting
• Continue prenatal vitamins
• Take gentle walks

Avoid

• Raw or undercooked eggs
• Alcohol
• High-mercury fish