WEEK THIRTEEN

WEEK THIRTEEN

Now is the time when you’re going to start to change your wardrobe a little.

The development of baby

• Blood vessels can now be seen
• The heart is pumping out twenty-five quarts of blood a day
• Baby may start sucking its thumb
• Measures seventy grams in weight

The development of mom

• The heart is starting to pump out more blood
• You might be tested for neural birth defects with the AFP test

What baby is feeling

• Baby is getting comfortable in the womb

What mom is feeling

• Mom might start to have some issues with body shape. Instead of
focusing on your weight, make sure that you are focusing on the
health of your baby.
Specific needs for the week
• Make sure that you are only eating 300 – 500 calories more per day of
good, wholesome foods.
Specific concerns for the week
• You may want to start discussing delivery options with your midwife or
doctor.
Special tip for the week
• Start keeping a photo diary of your changing body. You’ll want to
remember how far you’ve come – and you can share it with your
friends and family.