It coincides with week 10 of embryo development. The embryonic period is beginning, all the organs and systems of the embryo have already formed. From now on, all those organs will develop and mature to begin to function properly.. Although in this new period there are very few malformations in the baby, we must not lower our guard, it is important to keep all the recommendations on food, medication or consumption of toxins, which they indicated to us at the beginning of the pregnancy.
Week 12 of pregnancy How is the baby?
It measures about 6 centimeters, from head to bum. The appearance of the baby is totally human. Although the measurements have not yet been standardized, for example, the head measures practically half the length of the fetus. From now on the development of the head becomes slower compared to the rest of the body.
The baby's skin is very thin and shows the blood vessels underneath, the muscles are formed, but they will need a little exercise, so the baby is already moving to gain muscle mass, among other things ... On the face, the eyes, which have formed on the sides of the head, are already taking their place, although the eyelids are still fused to protect them.. However, the ears are still primitive and have not yet taken their final place.
Even if it looks like a lie the baby's kidney already begins to form urine and our child begins to urinate. The external genitalia are already formed and the sex of the baby can be distinguished, although it is not easy at all. At this point the placenta secretes enough progesterone to maintain the pregnancy.
The lungs continue to form, in which the bronchioles continue to mature.
What does the mother notice in the 12th week of pregnancy?
Generally, the nausea diminishes in intensity from this week on. A period of certain tranquility beginsEven sometimes we are scared to find ourselves so well after a period of so much discomfort.
The normal thing is that you still do not have a tummy, although you will begin to not support the waistband of your pants.
You may notice a prickling sensation in the lower belly area and swelling. This is due to the growth of the uterus, they are usually discomfort caused by the distention of the ligaments that hold it.. Unless you notice intense pain that does not subside or bleeding, surely we will be facing a totally normal situation.
Controls that will be carried out on you.
It is time for the first major ultrasound, which is done at week 12 of pregnancy. In it, the specialist will measure our baby to know if the gestation time is what we think or if, really, we are more or less long. The number of babies is also confirmed, sometimes the surprise is important when they tell us: two are coming! They will also measure certain areas of the baby, such as the nuchal fold and the existence of nasal bone, which guide us on the possible existence of chromosomal alterations in the baby.
One of the most important controls on this date is the performance of the triple screening. We will perform a blood draw to determine the values of two hormones (PAPPA and Beta-HCG), these values, together with the measurement of the nuchal fold and our age will give us the statistical risk that the baby is a carrier of Síndrome de Down or Edwards. It is also possible to carry out the fetal DNA detection test in maternal blood, safer than the previous one.
Although the sex of the baby can already be visualized, few specialists venture to confirm it, the baby is still small and the possibility of making a mistake, with few exceptions, is high. You will surely have an appointment with your obstetrician, to assess all the results. It is also important to attend the first trimester talks, if you have not already done so, given by the midwife at the Health Center.
And from now on, enjoy the second trimester!
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