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You:As in the early days of your pregnancy, indigestion can be a problem so eat small meals throughout the day.
Tip:Use a cheap moisturiser on your breasts to keep the surface moist and your breasts as firm as possible.
Week 18
Baby: Baby's nervous system is now functioning and the developing brain is sending messages to control its body functions.
You: 'Pregnancy brain' may have kicked in by now. You'll lose things easily and you'll forget you were saying that...???
Tip: If you feel the need to, read 'recommended' pregnancy books (or Modern Mum!) but try and ignore the mountains of conflicting advice that you'll be given by everyone who knows you...
Week 19
Baby:Te fetus still has plenty of room to move around in the amniotic sac but it's a tighter fit by now, so you'll be more conscious of the movement.
You:Heartburn or 'water brash' can now be a major problem for you. Try not to eat right before you go to bed and sleep with your upper body slightly elevated.
Tip: Bear in mind that your pregnancy wardrobe is a TEMPORARY wardrobe, so don't spend a fortune on it.
Week 20
Baby: An oily material called vernix caseosa now protects baby's skin from scrapes when it bangs into the wall of the uterus.
You:Don't know whether to laugh or cry? Welcome to mood swings! Your abdomen may also be starting to itch a bit.
Tip:Don't stress out if you're comparing your weight gain against someone else who's pregnant. Ranges can vary from 12kg (26lbs) to 30kg (66lbs) for a one-baby pregnancy, even in women who are very slim, so don't panic!
Week 21
Baby:Although the fetal eyelids are still fused closed, baby can hear sounds from within and outside of your body.
You:Around this time you should have a second scan, which should be both reassuring and amazing!
Tip:Keep a stash of healthy snacks at work. Tese can help keep your blood sugar up and nausea at bay during the first trimester, and for general nutrition during the rest of your pregnancy.
Week 22
Baby: Te inner ear has reached adult size and there are now eyebrows and head hair.
You: It's at this time that you'll be putting on most of your pregnancy weight. Only a small proportion is your baby: the rest is blood, amniotic fluid, larger bosoms and necessary fat stores.
Tip: If you're finding work stressful, try yoga or meditation classes and learn some good relaxation techniques.
Week 23
Baby: Baby is now about 20cm in length and its legs will be in proportion to its body.
You: Braxton Hicks - tightenings in the lower abdomen - can begin to appear around this time. Tey're annoying but they're the beginning of the soſtening of the cervix.
Tip: Book an antenatal class as early as possible to get a timeslot that suits you. You will usually have a selection to choose from: hospital, midwife, health centre or National Childbirth Trust (NCT).
Week 24
Baby: If anyone presses their ear to your tummy this week, they'll hear baby's heartbeat!
You:Constipation may be a problem around this time, so increase your fibre intake and try to take short, regular walks.
Tip: Start collecting for your baby's clothing and nursery. Tink about the time of year they will be born and buy accordingly.
Week 25
Baby: Baby will have definitely developed its own sleeping patterns by now. It may also be startled by loud music and start kicking.
You: Your hair will probably be at its most luxurious now due to the higher level of estrogen.
Tip: If your heartburn is causing you grief, avoid spicy, highly seasoned, fried or fatty foods, carbonated drinks or coffee.
Week 26
Baby: Baby's eyelids will now open to reveal blue irises - they don't develop their final eye colour until aſter birth - and they'll be able to distinguish between light and dark.
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