• 4 years ago
You are feeling more tired than usual since your body's energy is still being used to build placenta. Your baby's heartbeat can now be heard - a good time to visit your doctor.



Changes in Body:

- You will start putting on weight.

- Keep a record of your weight gain.

- Gums are becoming softer and thicker.

- Need to pay more attention to oral hygiene.

- Feeling much more tired than usual.

- A decrease in blood pressure can occur due to a rapid increase in your metabolic rate and hormone levels.

- It becomes more and more difficult to fit into your old clothing.

- Familiarize yourself with the antenatal procedures and tests.



Your Baby:

- Starts to develop muscles.

- Its heart is developed enough so that you can hear it the next time you visit your doctor.

- Changing from an embryo to a fetus.