The Mom:
Having trouble finding a comfortable way to sleep?
It's a common complaint in pregnancy as they progress.
It's recommended that pregnant women not sleep on their
backs. As your uterus grows, when you lie on your back, it
puts pressure on several important blood vessels. This
can decrease circulation to your baby, and yourself.
You may find it more comfortable to sleep on your side,
with a pillow between your knees. This helps keep your hips
in alignment. Some women find comfort with placing a pillow
under their growing abdomen, or in using body pillows.
Experiment with what works best for you.
You may also have already felt your baby's first movements by now.
This is called quickening. It feels like a butterfly fluttering
in your stomach. It's also been describes as "bubbles". It will
be a few more weeks before you start feeling kicks and punches.
Your uterus is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below your navel at this
point.
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)
- Itching
The Baby:
This week, your baby is starting to develop fat layers.
Did you know that by the time your baby is born, fat
layers will be about 3/4 of his total weight? Speaking
of weight, your little one now weighs on the average
3.5 ounces and is almost 5 inches long.
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Disclaimer - 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.
if you have any questions or comments!