13th week of pregnancy

13th week of pregnancy is most often the beginning of a calmer time. Even the most severe toxicosis is passing or has already stopped. You probably have time to take care of yourself. For example, update the wardrobe, because your waist is rounded, and your tummy has grown along with the baby.

Settlement by term:

The thirteenth obstetric week is equal to the eleventh from conception. In order not to get confused, check out methods for calculating the gestational age here.

Feeling and Feeling

Many mothers at the thirteenth week feel that they are literally coming to life. All the unpleasant sensations gradually pass:

• the intensity of nausea decreases;
• vomiting practically stops;
• irritation is replaced by a feeling of peace and joy;
• forces become more;
• drowsiness recedes.

In rare cases, toxicosis still does not pass. If so, continue to fight him (how - see here).

At the end of the first trimester, many women especially suffer from flatulence and constipation. The grown uterus “presses” the intestines and reduces its muscle contractions (peristalsis).

What happens to mom's figure

It was on the 13th week that many women noted how much their belly was rounded. It seems that nothing is noticeable from the outside, but only if the clothes are loose cut. Now even loose jeans can be uncomfortable in the belt. So it's time to go to the store for special pants for pregnant women. They are very comfortable and adjustable at the waist - you can wear them for several weeks or even months. Depends on your figure in the next two trimesters.

Photo of the tummies:

If twins or even triplets grow up under the mother’s heart, pregnancy can’t be hidden in any way, except under the outer clothing. Get ready for the curious looks of others and do not be embarrassed.

The chest can still grow a little. Once the bra is tight, pick up a new one. Stock up on your bra pads if you already have colostrum.

It is important. You can’t walk in tight, crushing clothes. Asphyxiation and even fainting may occur..

Pregnancy complications

The uterus of a pregnant woman is constantly growing. In this case, the internal organs move apart, the nearest ligaments and muscles are under stress. Because of this, heartburn occurs, and the stomach sometimes hurts. Sensations should be tolerant and give only a slight inconvenience.

Any severe, unpleasant pain in the abdomen, side, or lower back is an alarming symptom, and a doctor is urgently needed. Especially if with pain there is a feeling of intense tension throughout the abdomen.

Observe vaginal discharge. Norma is white or transparent mucus, without a pungent odor and in small quantities.Everything else (brown, yellow, reddish discharge) already speaks of any disease or threat of miscarriage.

Infections, malnutrition, unhealthy lifestyles can cause a dead pregnancy. This is the death of the fetus and a serious threat to the health of a woman. To cope with this condition can only doctors in the hospital.

With a lack of potassium and calcium in the blood, pain and cramps in the legs may appear.

Medical supervision

Surely you are already registered with the antenatal clinic. Then you already have a plan for examination and testing. Visit your doctor regularly. When donating blood, be sure to observe the preparation conditions, otherwise the result may be incorrect.

If you have not passed the first planned ultrasound, you will be assigned to it. You can look at your baby, but you are unlikely to know the gender of the child.

Ultrasound photo:

If you have any serious illness that is being treated with antibiotics, your doctor may prescribe them. The placenta is so developed that it protects the baby from side effects of this group of drugs.

How the baby grows

The size of the fetus at the thirteenth week will reach 65-78 mm, weight - 14-20 grams.

The kid grows and develops very quickly:

• the heart makes 140-170 beats per minute, for the fetus this is a normal rhythm;
• there are more and more individual dashes in the face;
• facial expressions develop, the baby learns to smack his lips;
• in tiny gums the rudiments of twenty milk teeth “hide”, which will gradually erupt within two years after childbirth;
• the brain actively develops and “commands” the reflex movements of the fetus;
• the pancreas begins to produce insulin, and the gallbladder produces bile;
• vocal cords continue to develop;
• bone tissues are strengthened, especially on the ribs;
• head growth slows down a little (now it occupies almost half the body length);
• the body begins to grow a little faster;
• the placenta reaches a thickness of about one and a half centimeters;
• eyelids remain tightly compressed;
• due to the development of cervical muscles, the chin of the fetus no longer clings to the chest;
• the skin develops, but remains very thin, it is penetrated by blood vessels;
• the chest rises and falls, as if the baby is breathing, but this is also a reflex (oxygen enters through the blood);
• special digestive villi are formed in the intestine;
• the prostate gland develops in boys, and the ovaries in girls;
• little by little, the smell begins to “work”.

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There is a not completely proven theory: amniotic fluid smells like what a pregnant woman eats. When breastfeeding, milk will also have the smell and taste of a mother’s diet. So that newborns and infants do not refuse mother's milk, it is recommended not to change the diet immediately after birth.

It is important. In the early stages of pregnancy, mother's illnesses or stresses were reflected in the entire body of the baby. Now, every health problem can lead to the pathology of the organ that is developing most intensively..

Recommendations

The main advice now is to love yourself, your body and your child. On your term, you need to become even more careful in everything.

1. Meat or fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereals and dairy products - this is your daily diet.
2. Four or five meals a day are recommended.
3. In chicken, remove and do not eat skin.
4. If you are a sweet tooth, buy marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows (no colorants), dried or dried fruits. Forget about buns and cakes. If you really want chocolate, eat one or two slices.
5. Try to 100% refuse fried foods, smoked meats, canned food, spicy food.
6. Do not drink strong tea and coffee if you love these drinks and cannot refuse them. But if you have low blood pressure, your doctor may recommend coffee.
7. It is believed that expectant mother must receive calcium from vegetables, and not from animal products. It is argued that animal calcium causes earlier ossification of fontanelles on the fetal head and then complicates childbirth. This is just another myth.During pregnancy, it is very difficult to oversaturate the body with calcium, since it really needs a lot. The source of this trace element does not play a role at all. And the fontanel in children overgrows only closer to a year old.
8. For constipation, discard rice and be sure to include dried apricots and prunes in the diet. Another dried apricots will help with cramps, as it contains potassium.
9. As always, alcohol and smoking are prohibited.
10. More often walk in parks, near rivers, ponds and fountains. There is the opportunity to travel out of town - just wonderful.
11. In the country house or in a personal plot of all agricultural work, you can only pick berries, and not for long while sitting.
12. If your legs hurt from long walks, walk more slowly and over short distances.
13. Do yoga, swimming or special gymnastics. For the upcoming birth you need to prepare now.
14. Join a club for pregnant women, communicate, share experiences, help each other at least through the Internet.
15. Talk with the baby, stroke the tummy and think about the good.
16. If you feel stuffy at work or at home, ventilate the room or go out into the air whenever possible.
17. If you have a tonometer at home, measure the pressure in the morning and evening, and record the readings. If there are deviations from your individual norm, show the notes to your doctor.
18. Lubricate your chest, abdomen, and hips with stretch mark creams or just olive oil.
19. Dress so as not to freeze or overheat. If the weather is unstable, use several layers of clothing. Carry an umbrella with you in the warmer months.
20. There is no limit to sex if you have one fetus and there is no risk of miscarriage.

The term of 13 weeks of pregnancy is a time of joy and positive emotions. Be calm and happy - you will have a second trimester.

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