9th week of pregnancy for mom and baby - 3rd month of pregnancy
Mother's health
Theoretically, you should start to suffer less from the symptoms that probably ruined your first few weeks of pregnancy. Based on the results of the blood tests, perhaps your doctor will make recommendations. If you are not protected against toxoplasmosis (a parasite that can cause serious malformations in the future unborn), do not worry, do not panic at the mere sight of a cat!
Just take a few simple precautions: cook the meat well (especially if it is pork), wash the vegetables well, always wash your hands before cooking or sitting at the table ... and avoid emptying the cat's litter box.
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12th week of pregnancy for mom and baby - 3rd month of pregnancy
Your uterus continues to develop and reaches the size of a grapefruit. It closes and protects the embryo, which now measures 4 cm.
The development of the child
The embryo weighs about 12 grams. Its brain and nervous system continue to develop. The two cerebral hemispheres begin to diversify. The nerve cells, which will become neurons, gradually begin to connect with each other. And they constitute a real one. net.
In addition to the central nervous system, the digestive, pulmonary, cardiovascular and urinary systems begin to be created. From this moment on, all these organs will develop slowly ...
Our advice
Traveling pregnant
You have to leave? During pregnancy, your status will evolve ... as will the list of possible destinations! During the first trimester, it all depends on how you feel - listen to your body! Avoid too long trips in the car (you risk causing early contractions) and all the movements that would force you to carry too heavy weights.
During the second trimester, you should generally feel good. Choose holidays that allow you to swim, walk, visit, be pampered ...
In the third trimester, instead, treat yourself to a "dolce-far-niente" holiday, in a place that is close to a hospital (you never know ...). Starting from the 8th month of pregnancy, stay close to the place where you have chosen to give birth.
A few basic rules
- Avoid time zones (do not exceed 4 hours).
- Choose countries where hygienic conditions are optimal. Warning, certain vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy (diphtheria, whooping cough, rubella ...): ask your doctor.
- Pack loose and comfortable clothes that cover your arms and legs; never walk barefoot.
- Watch out for mosquitoes.
- Avoid bathing in natural fresh water springs and always shower after bathing, in order to eliminate any bacteria.
- Drink a lot of water, only in unopened bottles, and eat only well-cooked food.
In the car
Limit your car trips, as they can be dangerous due to the jolts, causing the risk of miscarriage during the first trimester. In addition, the risk of an accident increases if you drive! In fact, when you are pregnant, your reflexes deteriorate. If you really want to drive, put a pillow in the hollow of your back, take short stages (on average about 200 km) and stop regularly to stretch your legs. Also buy a special belt for pregnant women.
By plane
Traveling by plane is possible up to 7 months of pregnancy (and up to 8 months in certain companies). Find out by asking the company you have chosen to travel with for more details and obtain a medical certificate indicating the expected date of delivery. : Metal detectors are not dangerous for the child.
On the plane, put on some compression socks or tights, walk a little and stretch to limit circulation problems. And drink: 1 liter for 5 hours of flight, the air in the plane is very dry.
On the train
Finally, travel by train is an excellent solution ... provided you travel by Eurostar and not Intercity!
Not to be forgotten
Make an appointment with your gynecologist or midwife for the first trimester visit
Choose the hospital in which to give birth and where to take the course
Make an appointment for the first ultrasound which should be done between the 10th and 11th week
Organize for any villocentesis or ultrascreen (translucent nuchal) that takes place between the 10th and 12th week
Think about who can help you after giving birth (grandparents, nurse, daycare)
You could make a dentist appointment
Let your employer know about your pregnancy
