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The last week of the first trimester is here!! You have almost made through 1\/3rd<\/sup> of your pregnancy. Congratulations!!! There are just two more trimesters to go before the baby\u2019s arrival. You can do it just like you have done it so far. Let us have a look at what the fetus is up to and what changes are happening in your body plus all the symptoms that you are dealing with at 13 weeks pregnant. ?<\/p>
How Much are 13 Weeks Pregnant In Months?<\/h2>
The end of the first trimester marks 3 months of pregnancy. Congratulations! You’ve crossed the first trimester with all risks and challenges. The second trimester starts from week 13 and is the awaited period of pregnancy.<\/p>
You will be able to feel your baby and have good symptoms of pregnancy. With increasing energy levels through consecutive weeks, you may experience nesting.<\/p>
Mothers of twins or who are not correctly tracking their pregnancy can still be experiencing unwanted symptoms. Dating scan takes place before the end of the first trimester. Just hold on for a few days and you too will reach the blissful second trimester.<\/p>
How Big Is The Baby At 13 Weeks?<\/h2>
The baby at 13 weeks is of the size of a potato<\/strong>. Body straightens while arms and upper body proportions are becoming appropriate. The length of the baby is about 8 cm<\/strong> or 2.7 inches<\/strong>.<\/p>
Every baby is different and can take longer or lesser time to grow. This week is not for a growth spurt instead of differentiation of organs inside. Weight of baby at 13 weeks pregnant is 0.8-0.9 oz<\/strong>.<\/p>
13 weeks pregnant: What to expect?<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Your Baby At 13 Weeks<\/h2>
You baby’s gut tract is going into place from inside the umbilical cord. Human placental lactogen hormone<\/strong> causes you to utilize your body fat. But your baby is swallowing amniotic fluid with carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The kidneys are active and your baby already has started peeing.<\/p>
1) As your baby’s fingers grow she has started to suckle her thumb. Trying to learn suckling is her fun hobby and you may even get to see it in the ultrasound scan. Nails and fingerprints are also sprouting.<\/p>
2) Your baby’s sweet voice and not so sweet whaling sounds are getting their source. Vocal cords develop in the larynx. Along with vocal cords, the salivary glands in the oral cavity have just begun forming.<\/p>
3) Red blood cells production has shifted to spleen from kidney. Your Rh factor test<\/strong> will show whether you and baby are compatible. Though earlier it was a major complication if mother and baby were not Rh compatible, nowadays it’s resolvable.<\/p>
4) Tear glands which will make you cry along have started growing. The eyelids will still be shut for coming 13 more weeks. Iris color at this time is blue-green and starts taking up the final shade. Both parents eye color genes affect the baby’s eye color.<\/p>
5) Cognitive skills controlling region in the brain is rapidly interconnecting. Neurons are dividing and forming connections to relay the impulses. The nervous system is intricate and crucial to the extent that 1\/3rd of your baby is his head. The legs are shorter than the head.<\/p>
6) The fetus tumbles and summersaults while she is awake. The breathing of amniotic fluid has strengthened the lungs and diaphragm.<\/p>
7) Lanugo<\/strong> has covered your baby’s entire body. These are fine tiny hair that shed off after the baby is born. They protect and prevent heat loss from the baby.<\/p>
8) Your baby boy has a penis or baby girl has a clit. External genitals are growing but seeing them in a scan will take longer. By now if you have taken NIPT<\/strong> or other cell-free DNA tests<\/strong> you must have already got the results. If it’s a boy or girl will depend on circulating levels of androgen, estrogen, and testosterone.<\/p>
9) The placenta has grown to a quarter of the final size. Storing all the nutrients and iron placenta is a temporary pregnancy gland. Your baby enjoys food coming and wees into it for excreting outside.<\/p>
10) Bones are developing inside arms and legs. The skull bone is also developing. Skull doesn’t develop completely before birth to allow compression while passing through the birth canal. Your baby has more bones than you! Yes, babies have more bones than adults, which fuse after birth.<\/p>
Fetal Development<\/h2>\n
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Aspect<\/th>
Development<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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Size<\/td>
1) The CRL by this week is around 2.9 inches or 7.4 cm. \n2) The body is growing in proportion steadily. The head is 1\/3rd of the body now rather than \u00bd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t
Weight<\/td>
The baby weighs around 0.81 ounces or 23 grams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t
Organs<\/td>
1) The reproductive organs are developing rapidly. \n2) The skin remains translucent. The reproductive organs are developing rapidly. \n3) If the baby is a girl, they already have 2 million eggs in their ovaries. \n4) If the baby is a boy, their testicles have been formed and the penis is developing now. \n5) Intestines were previously growing in a cavity in the umbilical cord. Now that the abdomen has been developed, intestines start migrating toward it. \n6) The major organs of the body have started functioning. The kidneys are processing ingested amniotic fluid and forming urine. \n7) The liver has started secreting bile whereas pancreas has started secreting insulin; though the level of secretion is quite low and will increase as development progresses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t
Skeleton<\/td>
1) Formation of bones has been initiated in arms and legs. \n2) Teeth buds have been developed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t
Facial Features<\/td>
Eyes and ears are migrating to occupy their proper positions respectively<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\t
Placenta<\/td>
1) Placenta has been completely developed and has taken over its job. \n2) It is connected to the fetus via the umbilical cord. Its main functions are to provide the fetus with oxygen and nutrients and remove waste. \n3) The placenta will grow in proportion to the fetus to serve the fetus\u2019s growing needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Other<\/td>
1) Two major developments of this week are vocal cords and fingerprints. \n2) Fingerprints are being formed which are unique for every individual. \n3) Vocal cords have been developed though it is going to be quite an amount of time before you get to hear anything out of a tiny mouth. \n4) The fetus might have already discovered a new skill \u2013 sucking. They might have begun practicing this very new skill by sucking their thumbs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
13 Weeks Pregnant With Twins<\/h2>
Your twin babies need more hCG than a singleton. So, you might take longer to feel better with the changes in 13 weeks. Good news is your babies are growing fast and together. Nothing to worry if you still have light spotting and nausea.<\/p>
Being pregnant with twins at 13 weeks will make you bulkier near your hips and belly. Summer pregnancy is tough for this reason that you cannot hide your secrets.<\/p>
This week is the right time to tell about your pregnancy at the workplace. With twins, you must also be more thoughtful of your maternity budget.<\/p>