This week means viability, but it's still better if your little one stays safely in your belly. After all, its lungs are not yet not yet matured enough for independent breathing. So although he already has good chances of survival, it's not yet the right time for his big entrance.

With plenty of room left in the womb, your little one's movements fanatically. No more soft bumps, but real kicks and pushes 🤸‍♀️ He is training his muscles hard, so they will soon be well developed. After such a workout, he is probably in a deep sleep but you might be able to wake him up by gently pressing your tummy. press.

The part of the brain that perceives movements is now also developed. Every time you move, your little one will feel it. Do you across your tummy and touch his feet? Then he will probably pull his legs up.

Your body has undergone a true transformation - your uterus is now the size of a soccer! Things you did a few weeks ago did without thinking, now require a little more effort. Can you still manage to tie your tie your shoes?

Your navel may also have changed. Because of the extra pigment it it appear darker and may even protrude slightly like a button on your belly. Don't worry, this usually returns to normal after delivery. Do you still feel that your belly button feels a little uncomfortable? Discuss it with your midwife; it could be an umbilical hernia .

At every checkup, your midwife now also checks your blood pressure. Pregnancy puts extra pressure on your body, which can lead to an increased blood pressure. Watch for signs such as headaches or starry-eyedness, and fluid retention. However, high blood pressure can also indicate preeclampsia, which affects the functioning of the placenta and is not good for your little one. In that case, the gynecologist will give you further guidance.