Your baby is the size of a Scallion
35.6 cm
Length
760 g
Weight
This week at a glance
❤️HeartbeatStrong, ~120–160 bpm
🧠Major developmentEyes begin to open and respond to light
Your baby's eyes, which have been fused shut, are beginning to open and the eyelashes have formed. The lungs keep developing as the baby practises breathing with amniotic fluid, and brain activity increases.
Nutrition
IronCalciumDHA (omega-3)Vitamin C
Salmon and sardines · Eggs · Citrus fruits · Fortified cereals · Nuts and seeds
Tips
Do
- Watch for signs of preeclampsia and report swelling or headaches
- Continue prenatal vitamins
- Practise relaxation and breathing
Avoid
- Ignoring sudden swelling of face or hands
- High-sodium processed foods
- Excess caffeine