baby : the fetus now measures about 2. 5 inches from crown to rump and weighs between three-tenths of an ounce and half an ounce. it is fully formed from tooth buds to toenails and your baby's job now is to continue getting larger and stronger for the rest of your pregnancy. with the most critical development behind the fetus the chance of miscarriage drops considerably after this week. mom-to-be : nausea and energy start to improve. you may be experiencing occasional headaches dizziness and fatigue from hormonal changes. if it's your first baby you still could be wearing loose-fitting clothes but if you've had other pregnancies you'll probably start to show earlier and may be in maternity clothes. the typical weight gain by now is about three to five pounds. fathers-to-be might also experience pregnancy symptoms called couvade or "hatching " during the third month and at delivery including nausea abdominal pain appetite changes and weight gain. tip of the week : most women develop stretch marks on their abdomen breasts hips or buttocks sometime during their pregnancy. they won't go away but they'll usually fade after pregnancy. despite claims from manufacturers creams and oils don't minimize them. it depends on your skin's natural elasticity. gradual rather than rapid weight gain may help as well as avoiding excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
what can i expect during week 12 of my pregnancy?