Week 17: 23 weeks to go!

What is happening to your baby:

• Your baby is going through a growth spurt this week as brown fat deposits under the baby’s skin.
• The foetus and placenta are of equal size.
• The foetus weighs more than the placenta.
• The baby sucks, swallows and blinks.

What is happening to you:

• You will probably gain weight this week as the baby is going through a growth spurt.
• Your body may secrete more fluid, such as sweat, nasal congestion and vaginal discharge as your blood volume increases.

What to do:

• Exercise regularly – aqua-aerobics or swimming are great exercises. Visit our Pregnancy Exercises section for an effective exercise programme.