Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️HeartbeatStrong, ~120–160 bpm; easily detected at visits

🧠Major developmentSenses sharpening — sense of touch and hearing

Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, with lips, eyelids and tooth buds more defined. The sense of touch is developing and the baby may grasp the umbilical cord. Hearing improves, so your baby can pick up your voice and heartbeat.

Nutrition

Salmon and low-mercury oily fish · Eggs · Citrus fruits and berries · Nuts and seeds · Yogurt and cheese

Tips

Do

• Talk or read to your baby — they can hear you now
• Wear supportive footwear
• Maintain good posture

Avoid

• Lying flat on your back for long periods
• Unpasteurised dairy and soft cheeses
• Excess caffeine (keep under 200mg/day)