14 weeks of amenorrhea, your chest and your belly continue to have volume. During this 12th week of pregnancy, your baby’s organs are now operational and well developed. Also, don’t forget to send your pregnancy declaration. Here are the advice of our midwife Anh-Chi tone on this 12th week of pregnancy or 14 SA.
HAS 12 weeks of pregnancyyou soon arrive at the end of your first trimester of pregnancy. This CAP generally marks a decrease in symptomsbefore entering the second quarter, that of fulfillment! The belly is slowly starting to round off and future parents normally met their baby for the first time during ultrasound. Symptoms, belly, echo, girl or boy? ... Our midwife Anh-Chi your answers all our questions about the course of this 12th week of pregnancy.
How many months and its at 12 weeks of pregnancy?
Your third month of pregnancy Affairs soon, you are at your 12th week of pregnancy or 14th week of amenorrhea (14 SA).
What are the symptoms at 12 weeks of pregnancy?
Fatigue is still often quite present, but you will soon feel much better! Your belly continues to round off, for your greatest happiness. “”We often observe a drop in symptoms at this stage, In connection with the decrease in the rate of the beta-HCG hormone. If it is difficult to really explain why, we know that Nausea and vomiting are most likely linked to this hormone. In addition, women waiting for twins have a higher rate and their symptoms are often increased tenfold. “, Observe Anh-Chi Ton.
“We often observe a drop in symptoms at this stage, in connection with the decrease in the rate of the beta-HCG hormone”
Painful breasts
Some women find their more sensitive or even painful breasts. To relieve yourself, remember to wear an adapted bra, the right size. You can also wear one at night, but then prefer it without reinforcement. A little tip if your breasts are very tense, relieve discomfort by applying Toilet gloves soaked in cold water. The relief is immediate.
Fatigue
Good news: if they have not yet disappeared, nausea should slowly start to fade. If you feel tired, one watchword: Rest. Ask for help around you, for example, should be supported by a cleaning lady for the maintenance of the house if you can. Also pay attention to what you eat and remember to hydrate yourself enough, drinking throughout the day.
How is the belly at 12 weeks of pregnancy?
At this stage of pregnancy, The belly of some future mothers is already clearly rounded. For others, however, pregnancy is still invisible, which generates fear and frustration. Try to stay serene, Many factors influence belly sizein particular the number of previous pregnancies and your initial weight. A little patience, in a few weeks you will finally have the joy of caressing a round belly.
What is the risk of miscarriage at 14 SA?
Future parents are impatiently awaiting the fateful three -month milestone when the Risk of miscarriage clearly decreases. At 12 weeks of pregnancy, you can enjoy your pregnancy calmly while listening to your body. “”Zero risk does not exist, if you have unusual pain or persistent bleeding, it is better to consult.“, recommends the midwife.
How to know if it is a girl or a boy at the first echo?
During your first ultrasound, which must take place before the end of the 3rd month of pregnancy, You will have the opportunity to see the evolution of your baby. In some, By observing the pedunclethe ultrasound can give you an idea of the baby’s sex, even if these predictions will have to be confirmed during the 2nd ultrasound.
- If he is oriented upwardshe is a boy,
- If it is rather downwardsit will be a little girl.
- Your baby’s face is thinking more and more.
- Its eyelids develop,
- His eyes and ears take their final place,
- Her jaw too is transformed.
- Even her hair is slowly starting to push.
- The lanugo, a very fine down, now covers your whole body of your baby: its mission is to protect its skin and will naturally fall before birth, or just after (for babies born before term).
- All the organs (as well as your child’s skeleton) are now trained. They all start working normally.
- His nervous system and muscles are now active: we can now say that your baby is moving voluntarily, even if you don’t feel it yet.
- Your baby’s genitals are also formed. At the little girl, the ovaries go down. In the little boy, the prostate is formed.
- If you are waiting for a little boy, His penis is now present : If you were ultrasound now, you might see it clearly.
What is the size of a baby at 12 weeks of pregnancy?
At the end of the twelfth week of pregnancy, your baby is now About 9 cm and weighs approximately 45 g. Consider its incredible evolution in just 3 months, and this is only the beginning!
It’s time to declare your pregnancy!
If you haven’t sent your pregnancy (that your doctor or gynecologist has given you during the first prenatal consultation), it’s time or never. To benefit from your rights, you must indeed send it before the end of the 13th week of pregnancy. As a reminder, the pink component must be sent to your health insurance fund (CPAM, RSI for the self -employed …), and the two blue components at your family allowance fund (CAF).
“”To simplify your life, be aware that it is now possible for your practitioner to automatically teletransmit the form to the services concerned. You will benefit, among other things, from the 100 % management of medical examinations said compulsory, throughout your pregnancy, but also after. “recalls Anh-Chi Ton.
4th month consultation
At the end of the third month of pregnancy, you can make an appointment for your fourth month consultation. This is the second of Seven compulsory consultationsafter the one you have passed at the very beginning of your pregnancy. Now you will have to plan one month until birth every month. These visits are an opportunity to make a complete medical examination and take stock of the progress of your pregnancy.
Thanks to anh-chi tone, midwife
