{"id":29758,"date":"2019-02-13T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T22:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avawomen.com\/?p=29758"},"modified":"2019-05-02T11:17:08","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T18:17:08","slug":"12-weeks-pregnant-1st-trimester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.avawomen.com\/avaworld\/12-weeks-pregnant-1st-trimester\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Weeks Pregnant\u2014Wrapping Up the 1st Trimester"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re almost at the end of your first trimester, which means the rollercoaster of hormone-induced pregnancy symptoms may begin to ease off. You might notice you have more energy and feel closer to your pre-pregnancy self. Now about the size of a lime, your baby is still growing rapidly; he has more than doubled his size in the past three weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

How big is my baby?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Baby\u2019s Length: 2.13 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Baby\u2019s Weight: 0.49 ounces. <\/span>
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How is my baby developing?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n


\n<\/span>Twelve weeks into your pregnancy, your baby is developing reflexes. If you have a 12-week ultrasound and give your belly a poke, you\u2019ll likely see movement even though you can\u2019t feel it yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019s now able to open and close her fingers and curl her toes and is continuing to get larger and stronger. She looks much more like a little person now, with a distinct profile that looks like a baby. You might be able to determine gender visually this week, but at 12 weeks the anatomy of girls and boys still looks quite similar; chances are, you won\u2019t find out your baby\u2019s gender for a few more weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your baby\u2019s intestines have grown so rapidly that they extend unto the umbilical cord. About now, they\u2019ll begin moving into his abdominal cavity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What’s happening in my body?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n


\n<\/span>Around this time is when many women start to feel a bit more back to \u201cnormal.\u201d Energy levels rise, and your appetite might re-emerge as well. Your pregnancy hormones, including progesterone and estrogen, are starting to level off. Though you might feel less nausea, headaches and dizziness can still occur due to the increases in blood, drops in blood sugar, lack of sleep, stress, blood pressure changes, or dehydration. To avoid dizziness, be sure to eat small meals and snacks regularly throughout the day, and keep reaching for your waterbottle, even when you don\u2019t feel thirsty.<\/span><\/p>\n

During your pregnancy, you may experience increased vaginal discharge. Leukorrhea<\/a> (clear, vaginal discharge) helps protect your vagina from infection and is completely normal. If you\u2019re noticing other colors staining your underwear, the discharge may signify an infection. Infections during pregnancy could cause preterm labor. Speak to your doctor if you notice any of the changes described below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaginal Discharge: What does it mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n