Week 13 Of Your Pregnancy

Your baby’s reflexes are beginning to develop and he or she may be responding to stimuli by bending or flexing.

This is also the week during which the baby may first stick a thumb in his or her mouth although he or she may not suck it.

The eyelids will fuse together until the thirtieth week so that the eyes can develop. The eyes themselves will have a strong color such as blue or green or brown.

Changes To Your Body

Levels of hCG, estrogen and progesterone shift again and most women no longer feel nauseous. You will experience an increase in energy and an even further increase in appetite.

The blood flow in your body increases that may cause symptoms like a runny nose or bleeding gums.

Lifestyle Considerations

As you will probably be feeling a little better and more energetic at this stage, this is a good week to tackle your “things to do” list such as shopping for baby furniture or clothes or planning how to decorate a nursery.

Good Advice

Getting up from your chair and walking around once every hour can spare you from getting the painful leg cramps that are sometimes associated with the weight gain from pregnancy.