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❤️HeartbeatStrong and regular, ~120–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentBrain activity increases; regular sleep–wake cycles

Your baby's brain is very active and developing rapidly, establishing more regular sleep and wake cycles. The lungs continue to mature, and the baby may now hiccup, which you might feel as small rhythmic movements. This is the last week of the second trimester.

Nutrition

Lean meats · Dairy or fortified alternatives · Oily fish · Whole grains · Leafy greens

Tips

Do

• Begin counting kicks to track wellbeing
• Sleep on your side, preferably the left
• Keep up gentle daily activity

Avoid

• Lying flat on your back
• Skipping prenatal appointments
• Overexertion