Growing steadily
This week your baby is around the size of an apple.
A little more milky discharge than usual is common around now — it comes with the extra blood flow of pregnancy.
Mildly itchy skin can be part of this stage as your skin stretches and changes. An unperfumed moisturiser, loose cotton clothing, and a cool bath can all help. If the itching gets worse, especially at night, talk to your doctor or midwife.
With appetite returning, some people start to notice indigestion, as pregnancy hormones relax the digestive system and the growing womb presses upward. This can feel like burning or fullness after meals. Eating smaller amounts more often, and sitting upright after eating, may feel more comfortable.
Comfortable clothes and good rest can make this stretch easier.
First flutters of movement begin for some parents in the coming weeks.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
