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At A Glance
Fully formed baby
Your baby's organs, muscles, limbs, and bones are almost fully formed and they will continue to grow and mature. You can even make out their fingers and toes!
Is your baby interacting with you?
By 12 weeks, your baby is beginning to move around in your womb, and their mouth may open and close, but you won't be able to feel their movements yet. Some pregnant women can feel their baby move as early as 16 weeks, while first-time moms may not feel it until 18-20 weeks.
Dizziness
Your baby is growing quickly and you may feel dizzy or lightheaded at times. Don't worry, this is normal and can be helped by slowing down your movements when getting up or sitting down.
Time to shop
Most women don't start to show until 12 weeks or later. As your baby bump continues to grow, your clothes will; begin to feel tight. It's time to get some comfortable maternity wear!
Development of the fetus
The development of the fetus in week 12 is progressing quickly. The fetus has now grown to be 1.5 times its original size, and all major organs and body systems are in place.
You can now identify the fetus' fingers and toes, and even see them move and the nails start to grow. Teeth are now growing under the gums, and the first tooth will appear when the baby is 6 months old.
Deciduous teeth growth
The baby teeth are now growing under the gums, and the first tooth will appear by 6 months after the baby is born.
Gender of your baby
If you are eager to know the gender of the baby, it is still difficult to identify through ultrasound. The "nub theory" looks at the angle of the genital tubercle in the ultrasound scan to determine the gender. If the angle is greater than 30 degrees, it is a boy, and if it is less than 30 degrees, it is a girl. However, this theory is not 100% accurate. If you have chosen to do prenatal genetic screening earlier, you will be able to find out the gender with more certainty.
Your Pregnancy Symptoms at Week 12
Dizziness
The baby in your belly is growing quickly, extra blood will flow to the baby, reducing your blood, which can make pregnant women feel dizzy and lightheaded. Furthermore, during pregnancy, blood sugar levels fluctuate more, which can also make you feel dizzy.
Cravings
The changes in pregnancy hormones may cause you to suddenly dislike foods you previously enjoyed, or to crave foods you previously didn't like.
Fatigue
You may have been feeling fatigued in the past few weeks, but the good news is that you will start to feel better as you enter the middle of your pregnancy!
Nausea
Do you feel nauseous? The worst days are almost over. More than half of pregnant women no longer feel nauseous after 14 weeks, greatly improving morning sickness.
Frequent urination
The frequency of bathroom visits continues to stay high. In late pregnancy, frequent urination will be more common.
Pregnancy acne
Pregnancy hormones can cause your sebaceous glands to produce more oil, which can lead to acne on your face, back, shoulders, or chest.
Heartburn
About 50% to 75% of pregnant women suffer from heartburn, eating more fiber, eating fewer meals and drinking enough water can help. In addition, you may occasionally feel stomach pain, which may be caused by constipation or uterine ligament traction. Eating lots of fibre and drinking enough water can help.
Dry Mouth
Pregnancy hormones and frequent vomiting can cause dry mouth, so it is best to avoid coffee and caffeinated drinks.
Increased appetite
Are you hungrier then before pregnancy? Remember that what you eat affects your baby. Maintaining a healthy diet throughout your pregnancy will be good for your baby.
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds during pregnancy are normal and there is no need to worry. Most nosebleeds are caused by increased blood volume and hormonal changes. But if you have frequent nosebleeds or severe symptoms, consult your obstetrician to exclude any complications.
