Thirteenth week of pregnancy

In the thirteenth week of pregnancy the woman enters the fourth month of pregnancy and thus ends the first trimester of gestation.

How does the fetus change in the thirteenth week of pregnancy?

In the thirteenth week of pregnancy, the baby continues its development, all the joints that favor its movements are formed within the amniotic sac, the head is still very large and disproportionate to the rest of the body. In the thirteenth week of pregnancy, the placenta will have assumed the disc shape which will remain so until the end of the pregnancy. The length of the fetus is about 65-78 millimeters, while the weight varies from 14 to 20 grams.

Arriving at the thirteenth week of pregnancy, the baby will be almost fully formed and still continues its development, in the thirteenth week of pregnancy you enter the second trimester and symptoms such as nausea and fatigue should decrease, and you will begin to put some weight and the sweet expectation will be more evident. In the thirteenth week of pregnancy the tummy will still be small, breast changes begin to occur and one of the physiological needs that are felt during the thirteenth week of pregnancy is the feeling of having to urinate often, it is a normal sensation as the uterus continues to change and grow and presses on the bladder, care should be taken if urinating is painful and contact your doctor right away. In the thirteenth week of pregnancy, hormonal changes could lead to problems with the gums, the inner part of the mouth and pain in the teeth, other symptoms could be foot pain, scalp weakness, heartburn and dizziness.

During the thirteenth week of pregnancy all visits and examinations are recommended to exclude anomalies or malformations, also very recommended during the thirteenth week of pregnancy is the first ultrasound, with the aim of ascertaining the number of embryos and being able to establish if it is a pregnancy twin or not, establish the exact period of pregnancy, check the conformation of the uterus and ovaries and finally check the regularity of the heartbeat and the size of the embryo.

During the thirteenth week of pregnancy, you must always pay attention to a correct diet and a healthy and balanced life, you must avoid fried foods and foods that are too greasy, and you must avoid the consumption of alcoholic medicinal coffee and smoking. During the thirteenth week of pregnancy the woman's body begins to change, it is recommended to moisturize the skin with sweet almond oil or specific creams to counteract and prevent stretch marks on the abdomen, breasts and hips.