Key facts about your baby
- Your baby is the size of an apple seed and will look like a tiny tadpole around 5mm long, and their heart, brain and spine will be developing at a pace.
- ⦁Your embryo is now made up of three layers – the ectoderm, the mesoderm, and the endoderm – which will later form all of the organs and tissues.
- Your baby’s head is working more than the rest of the body to regulate its blood circulation and other vital functions.
- Soon, your baby’s heart will actually start beating, and if you have an early scan in the coming weeks, you would see it flickering on the monitor.
What is happening with you
- The HcG levels in your body is increasing and morning sickness may kick in at this stage.
- Symptoms you may be experiencing because of the increased hormones include:
- Peeing more
- Emotions all over the place ? mood swings
- Headaches
- Food cravings
- Nausea
- As well as folic acid, vitamin D is also an important vitamin in pregnancy. It’s essential for the normal development of bones.
