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You

Congratulations! You are halfway through your pregnancy at the end of this week. You have seen significant changes in your mood and now you will see big changes in your figure. Your morning sickness should have eased a bit, if it has not disappeared completely. The tiredness you had been feeling should also be going away and your energy levels should be closer to normal. If it isn't, make sure to get plenty of rest and eat lots of protein rich foods to boost your energy.

This is a great time to discuss with your partner your options for after baby - are you going back to work or will you stay home?

Your Baby

Baby is 16.4 cm long and weighs 300 grams measured from her crown to her rump. This week, however, the measurements switch to crown to heel and that makes baby 25.6 cm long. Those little ears on your baby are in fine working order. Your baby can hear sounds, both inside the uterus and on the outside. She will not recognise what they are, however, since she has no way to identify noises. But she will have come to recognise your voice over someone else's. Your baby will also startle when she hears loud or sudden noises from the outside. The internal noises she hears are your heartbeat and growling stomach.

Pregnancy Planning From Kidspot

• Find maternity clothing
• Buy pre-loved pregnancy and baby goods
• Read our guide to the best pregnancy books

Pregnancy Week By Week

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

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