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Pregnancy Week 13 Second Trimester | Pregnancy Week 12 | Pregnancy Week 14 The Mom: If you are a first time parent, now is a good time to start considering a pediatrician for your newborn. Pediatricians specialize in the care of baies and children. They will give your baby a complete check over very soon after his birth. It's important to find a pediatrician that supports the parenting methods you do. Many pediatricians will schedule a consultation appointment so you can get to know them. Prepare a list of questions that are important to you to ask during that meeting. Some you might want to consider are: How do you feel about formula/breastfeeding? (depending on your choice of feeding) When do you recommend solid foods? weaning? How often are your well baby visits? Vaccinations? If you are against vaccination, it's important to find a doctor that will support you. After hours procedures? Calls during the business day? When are they returned? Is it a doctor or a nurse? Fees? Are they providers on your insurance? Do they bill or will you have to? Ask your friends, fellow church members, co-workers etc for recommendations for a doctor in your area. SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola Frequent Urination Constipation Indigestion or heartburn Occasional headaches Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these) The Baby: From 2.5 - 3 inches long and from .5-.7 ounces, that's how big your little one is now. Baby's face is now starting to look like, well, a baby. The eyes move closer together, and the ears move to the normal places. Baby's head which is currently about half the length of the crown to rump measurement, begins to slow down. By the time baby is born, his head will be about 1/4 of the total length. This week,baby's intestines, which have been developing outside the body in the umbilical cord, will be drawn into the abdominal cavity. Ultrasounds and Pictures: Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures Second Trimester Belly Pictures For More Information: Locating a Pediatrician - LocateADoc.com Pediatricians Breastfeeding Bottlefeeding Formula Vaccinations Stretch Marks   Recommended Reading: Bottlefeeding Without Guilt : A Reassuring Guide for Loving Parents The Breastfeeding Book : Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning The Complete Book of Breastfeeding Vaccinating Your Child: Questions and Answers for the Concerned Parent What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations Pregnancy Week by Week: Pregnancy Weeks 1 to 4 Pregnancy Week 5 Pregnancy Week 6 Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8 Pregnancy Week 9 Pregnancy Week 10 Pregnancy Week 11 Pregnancy Week 12 Pregnancy Week 13 Pregnancy Week 14 Pregnancy Week 15 Pregnancy Week 16 Pregnancy Week 17 Pregnancy Week 18 Pregnancy Week 19 Pregnancy Week 20 Pregnancy Week 21 Pregnancy Week 22 Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnancy Week 24 Pregnancy Week 25 Pregnancy Week 26 Pregnancy Week 27 Pregnancy Week 28 Pregnancy Week 29 Pregnancy Week 30 Pregnancy Week 31 Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33 Pregnancy Week 34 Pregnancy Week 35 Pregnancy Week 36 Pregnancy Week 37 Pregnancy Week 38 Pregnancy Week 39 Pregnancy Week 40 Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. CONTENT AREAS Pregnancy Main Page Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Week by Week Labor and Birth Questions and Answers Forum Cord Blood Pregnancy & Childbirth TOOLS Ovulation Calendar Due Date Calculator Due Date Club "What Week Am I In?" Pregnancy Calendar Birth Plans Gender Predictor PICTURES Ultrasound 3d Ultrasound Pregnant Belly Labor and Delivery HEALTH ISSUES Fertility Nutrition Pregnancy & Childbirth Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health Colic and Your Baby BABY SHOWERS Baby Shower Planning Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Ideas Baby Shower Food Baby Shower Gifts