Week 13: 27 weeks to go!

Hey, mom-to-be... welcome to your second trimester!

Your baby's progress:

• Your baby now weighs about 28 grams.
• The length of your baby is about 9cm.
• The vocal cords start forming.
• Your little one's pancreas has formed and is functioning. It's even secreting insulin.
• The intestines are now starting to move from the umbilical cord to the stomach.
• The villi are beginning to form in the intestines.
• Eyes move closer together.

Your progress:

• At this stage, there's less chance of a miscarriage, so you can begin to enjoy your pregnancy.
• The tiredness starts to abate as the major task of organ development is nearly complete.
• Your spirits will lift and you may feel on top of the world.

What to do:

• If you are still feeling tired, make sure that you rest enough.
• Remember to go for your 11-13 week check-up (see Week 11).

Good to know:

• Check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication!