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YOUR PREGNANCY – WEEKS 6 TO 12
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WEEKS 6 to 8:
Your Baby
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Approximately ¼ inch to 1 inch long
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All major organs are formed
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Face, fingers, toes and eyes appear
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Will see a heartbeat on ultrasound
Your Body
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You may experience nausea and/or vomiting, fatigue, breast tenderness, headaches and/or frequent urination.
Office Visits Include:
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Complete health and family history
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A complete physical examination
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Routine blood test and cultures; optional testing may also be performed
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Ultrasound
Week 12:
Your Baby
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Approximately 2-1/2 to 4 inches long and weighs approximately 1 ounce
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The brain grows faster than other organs and, therefore, the head is larger than the body
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The umbilical cord is formed
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Fingers, toes and fingernails are forming
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The heart is beating
Your Body
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Breast size increases; nipples and area around the nipples darken
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Clothing becomes tighter around the waist
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Increased fatigue and/or less energy to do things
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Nausea and/or vomiting may still occur
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The placenta is growing
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Hormones are being produced
Office Visits Include:
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Limited physical examination
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Sequential screening (ultrasound and blood test)
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Glucose screening (if history of gestational diabetes/diabetes)
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Pregnancy Education Visit
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Nutritionist Consultation
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