week 12
Congratulations - you're officially pregnant! Not
that nothing has been happening until now, of course
- but this is the stage when a lot of couples decide
to 'make it official', to spread the good news and to
celebrate with friends and family that there is a new
baby on the way.
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your baby at 12 weeks
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Your body changes
You may have been looking forward to reaching this point
in your pregnancy, as getting this far dramatically increases
the chances of everything going well. Your clothes may
be beginning to feel slightly tight, but you probably
still won't look pregnant and it could be several weeks
before you need maternity clothes.
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Other changes
- You may develop a dark line called the linea nigra
on your abdomen.
- Any nausea may just be starting to wear off.
- You may need to urinate frequently.
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Facts about you:
- Your placenta has taken over production of the hormones
that are supporting the baby's growth. As a result,
your risk of miscarriage drops.
- Your uterus is the size of a grapefruit.
- You may develop dark marks on your face called chloasma.
These should fade soon after birth.
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