Growing and moving
This week your baby is around the size of a papaya.
There is no single "right" amount of movement — your baby's own rhythm is what matters.
Leg cramps and nosebleeds are both on this week's symptom list. Stretch marks are common too: they show up as lines or streaks, usually on the tummy, upper thighs or breasts, and they are harmless and usually fade after the birth.
Stretch marks look like lines or streaks on the skin, and in pregnancy they usually appear on the tummy, upper thighs or breasts as the skin stretches. They're common and harmless, and they usually fade after the birth. They're simply a trace of how much your body is doing right now.
Every baby has their own rhythm; there is no fixed schedule to match.
As you approach the third trimester, movements often strengthen.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
