By the end of this week, the arduous task of forming new body structures is complete! Your baby now looks like a mini human being with quite a few human features already. From the fingers to the toes, on which even tiny nails are starting to grow. You may notice on the ultrasound that he's already putting his thumb in his mouth or stretching.

The amount of amniotic fluid keeps increasing. This amniotic fluid is vitally important for a fetus: it ensures that your baby carefree movement, ensures a constant temperature and also acts as a cushion. as a cushion. If you fall or accidentally bump your belly, your baby will not your baby won't even notice.

Your belly is growing at a rapid pace and will now begin to show from the outside. Time to look out for a maternity pants, so that your belly can grow freely, without a pinching jeans around it.

Your body produces almost half as much blood than normal. Some of it carries nutrients to the placenta, and another part is used to drain the baby's waste products. The chance of feeling a little dizzy now and then is greater because more blood is flowing to your baby. This combined with slightly lower blood sugar levels can cause you to feel a little shaky at times. Little tip: eat enough (healthy) and don't get up too fast.