Baby's Development for month 3

Mothers's Development

Things to do

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Baby's Development for month 3 of pregnancy

• Length - 1.05-1.35 inches or 25-35 mm long
• Weight - about 4 gram
• The baby has started moving in the womb but it is still to small to be noticable. All the joints are formed - elbows, wrists, knees, shoulders and ankles. The hands, fingers, feet and toes are also formed.
• His eyelids have formed and stay shut until week 25-27. His external ear and upper lip are complete and the beginnings of external genitalia appear.
• Length - up to 2 inches or 45-50 mm long
• Weight - about 7-8 gram
• A lot of the baby's organs are functioning - the lungs, liver, intestines and brain. The baby's head is nearly as big as the rest of it's body.
• She begins to form toenails, fingernails and hair
• After the end of this week, the risk of congenital abnormalities goes down. That doesn?t mean drinking and smoking are okay! You still must be careful.
• Length - up to 3 inches or 60-70 mm long
• Weight - about 14 gram
• Nearly all the baby's organs are formed,but they will continue to grow until the baby is born.Amniotic fluid begins to build-up as the baby's kidneys begin to produce urine.
• He has the ability to swallow, absorb and discharge fluids.
• Length - up to 3.5 inches or 80-90 mm long
• Weight - about 23 gram
• Your baby spends the rest of the time in the womb gaining strength, so that it can survive when born.
• Her vocal cords are developing and she has developed many reflexes. Her teeth buds have been produced and are waiting for teething. Her fingers and toes are no longer webbed and have seperated.
• Length - 4 inches or 90-100 mm long
• Weight - up to 40 gram
• Your baby practices his first inhaling and exhaling movements.
• Her hands are becoming functional, and she is learning to move and use them.
• Your baby is producing urine and urinating into the amniotic fluid.

Mothers Development for month 3 of pregnancy

• You may be suffering from mood swings, this is very common during pregnancy. It is partly due to the change in hormones in your body and partly due to the very emotional event which is occuring.
• Tiredness is another common symptom of the first few months of pregnancy, so try and take a rest whenever you can. Your body is working hard to create a new baby.
• Some good news at last - morning sickness may start to ease off. Things should improve over the next couple of weeks.
• You may start to notice your veins more especially around the tummy, breasts and legs - this is due to the 40-50% increase in the volume of blood in your body.
• Most women have only gained a small amount of weight by this time. Some may not have gained any at all.
• You may have been suffering from headaches. If you eat regularly, drink plenty of fluids, get enough sleep and don't worry too much, you can reduce the occurances of headaches.
• Certain smells may cause nausea, but your appetite has probably improved as morning sickness becomes less troublesome.
• Your uterus will shift up slightly, relieving the pressure on your bladder. This should mean less frequent trips to the bathroom.
• You may also notice the linea nigra (black line), a dark line of pigmentation, creeping up your abdomen.
• You may feel less tired and you may begin to 'show' for the first time.
• After this week, the placenta takes over hormone production and the risk of miscarriage drops substantially.
• This is the start of your second trimester and women often regain energy in this part of their pregnancy.
• Your morning sickness should have gone and you shouldn't be as tired as you were at the start of the pregnancy. If you are still tired it's an indication that you need REST.
• Avoid handling raw meat or changing the cat litter box, both can lead to toxoplasmosis, a disease that can cause birth defects. The risks are highest during the second and third trimester, but it?s a very wise idea to hand the chores off to somebody else as soon as you become pregnant. If there's no one else, make sure to wash your hands after changing the cat litter box or handling raw meat.
• You should be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a dopler. If not an ultrasound can confirm a beating heart.
• The early symptoms of pregnancy may have improved but you may now experience some constipation because your bowel muscles are not working as hard as they were and your uterus is pressing on your bowel. Increase the fibre in your diet if constipation becomes a problem.
• The areolas (the dark area around the nipple) of your breasts may be darkening and growing in diameter as your body prepares for breastfeeding (whether you intend to or not|).
• Your uterus is about the size of a grapefruit.

Things To Do in month 3

• If you don't have an antenatal appointment, ask your local doctor or health nurse to setup one for you.
   
• Avoid using paints, pesticides and spray cans.
   
• Avoid alcohol and smoking for the duration of the pregnancy.
   
• Talk to your partner, friends or doctor about any concerns which you have.
   
• Start to consider your budget, it could be a good time to start saving for some of the items you will need when the baby comes. Check out our information on health savings accounts

Tips

• Try and rest during this month, you may perk up a bit in the following months.
   
• You should exercise during your pregnancy, but not all exercises are suitable for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor about a suitable exercise program. Swimming and walking are good exercises at this time.

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