Second Trimester
Week 17 of Pregnancy
Your baby is now developed enough that they can hear music - try putting headphones on your bump!
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Size of a
Pear
13cm
Length
13cm
Weight
140g
Highlight
Your baby is now developed enough that they can hear music - try putting headphones on your bump!
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Baby's Development
- •Fat is beginning to form under the skin, helping your baby regulate temperature after birth.
- •The sweat glands are developing.
- •Your baby is more active - rolling, kicking and somersaulting.
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How You Might Feel
- •Braxton Hicks (practice contractions) may be felt now.
- •Heartburn and acid reflux are very common.
- •Some women experience varicose veins in the legs.
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Tips This Week
- •Eat smaller meals to reduce heartburn.
- •Elevate your feet in the evenings to reduce swelling.
- •Compression socks can help with varicose veins.