13 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development & Changes In The Second Trimester
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13 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby’s Development

The producers. At 13 weeks pregnant, your little one has developed all of the critical body structures, the organs are hard at work. The liver secretes bile, the pancreas produces insulin, and the kidneys form urine to carry waste away (into the amniotic fluid). The urine is excreted into the amniotic fluid. Your little one's intestines, which have partially resided in the umbilical cord, have moved back into the abdomen now that there's enough room to accommodate them.

Head case. During 13th week of pregnancy, your little one's head takes half of the total body length, thanks to all that brain development. Over the next few months, the body will grow at breakneck speed to catch up. When your baby is born, the head will be only a quarter of the total length.

13 Weeks Pregnant: Your Symptoms

Welcome to the second trimester of pregnancy! Many women describe the next few months as the honeymoon period of pregnancy. The discomforts of the first trimester — fatigue, nausea, frequent urination — ease up a bit and you finally start to enjoy being pregnant. Many women even feel a surge of energy during this trimester. Learn more about common pregnancy symptoms during second trimester of pregnancy.

Middle management. One reason why you may feel pregnant during 13th week of pregnancy is that your waistline is starting to thicken. As your regular pants are probably getting a little snug, you might feel more comfortable in those cute maternity outfits you've had your eye on. Whatever you decide, dress with comfort in mind.

13 Weeks Pregnant: Your Checklist

• Look for some comfortable, stylish clothes to accommodate your baby bump

• Enjoy the beginning of your second trimester, when you may have more energy and less nausea. Know more about what you can expect during second trimester of pregnancy to get ready for the same.

• Think about sharing your big news with your wider circle of family and friends. Get week-by-week expert tips on pregnancy to keep track of your baby’s development & to ensure well-being of both you & your baby during entire nine months journey!

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