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Already you may be seeing the physical signs of pregnancy. Bloating, swelling and being just plain old tired are not uncommon, even at this early stage. Your body is having a surge of hormones while it develops your baby, and retaining all sorts of fluids. And it's not just a small amount - your body is holding an extra 75 milliliters of fluid. With all of the work going on, you may be extremely tired and fatigued throughout the day, even when you have had a good night's sleep. Nap as often as you can and rest assured that this will pass with the first trimester.

It is very important for you to eat well, especially during the first trimester while your baby develops its essential systems. With a bad case of morning sickness, eating will be the last thing you want to do, but don't worry, you can still eat well if you take it little by little. Choose foods that are high in protein, iron, folic acid and calcium. If you can't manage to get them all in each day, make sure to take pre-natal vitamins. Take the vitamins at a time during the day when you feel the least sick and aren't likely to throw up.

Your Baby

Baby's is now 4.1 cm from crown to rump and weighs 7 grams. Her placenta is beginning to produce and deliver all of the hormones needed for her development.

Her placenta will also grow slightly in size as she grows. The placenta is full of fluids such as hormones, blood and antibodies that circulate to your baby while she grows. Your baby is forming her organs, skeletal system and muscles, but they won't have any significant weight for several weeks yet. From week 16 onwards you will feel those muscles working as that's when baby begins to kick.

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Pregnancy Week By Week

• First Trimester weeks 6 - 13
• Second Trimester weeks 14 - 26
• Third Trimester weeks 27 - 41

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