Week 11- The Growing Hormone Production And Changes In Week 12 Of Pregnancy

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Now that you are 11 weeks pregnant, you have approached the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. Your morning sickness has reduced completely. If not, it will reduce by the end of week 11. This is because even the hormone production has reduced due to your baby’s growing pituitary gland.

Your stomach now begins to grow slowly and you might have gained weight. There is nothing to worry even if you have not yet gained any weight as you will in the second trimester. Most of the women who have experienced more morning sickness do not gain weight in the first trimester.

All the vital organs of the baby have been formed and are functioning. The risks of defects decrease as the baby is now less prone to outside influences. Your baby starts moving frequently but you may not notice this. Your baby is now 2 inches long and weighs one third of an ounce.

Your baby is able to open and close its fists, and there are little buds forming inside its mouth that will eventually develop into teeth.

By you are 11 weeks pregnant, you ...
... begin to notice that your fingernails and hair are starting to grow rapidly. And as the uterus is growing and expanding, it will be very difficult for you to get more comfortable during nights.

Eat healthy and always be in good spirits as much as possible throughout your pregnancy. Include more nutritious and vitamin-rich food in your diet which helps both you and the baby.

Major changes occur in both the baby and you when you are 12 weeks pregnant. You might be noticing some skin changes during this week along with relief from nausea and morning sickness. Your uterus is gradually growing along with the baby and your tummy starts to show.

You will also produce large amounts of progesterone by now and might experience some heartburn.

Pregnancy week 12 is the time to regain your appetite that was lost due to nausea and the morning sickness and all the other symptoms that bothered you. Eat healthy and nutritious food, and at the same time, make sure that you are not eating any food that is not cooked thoroughly.

Semi-cooked meat and steaks increase the chances of toxoplasmosis – an infection that might prove dangerous for your growing baby.

As you have reached the end of your first trimester and your baby is growing rapidly, its time for you to take more calcium-rich foods as they help your baby in growing healthy bones, teeth and muscle.

By now, your little one’s placenta starts producing hormones and his nerve cells start growing rapidly. It will also start to practice breathing inside the amniotic fluid. Tooth buds too begin to appear and there is a need for you to boost your calcium intake. Avoid excessive intake of vitamin A as this might damage the liver and cause jaundice.

In week 12 of pregnancy, some women form a dark vertical line along their abdomen which is quite natural. Avoid smoking and even second hand smoke completely as research suggests that you can reduce the chances of asthma development from 5-15% if you stay away from smoking during pregnancy.

Author Bio:
Stephanie writes on health, pregnancy and parenting. Visit ThePregnancyZone.com for more information on pregnancy week by week and everything you want to know about getting pregnant and childbirth.