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You

Back pain may be a constant, nagging ache for you right now. Your frame isn't used to the added weight, which was put on quickly. With the added weight, your balance and posture will change. Those changes may throw your back out of its normal position, resulting in some minor aches and pains along the way. Ask your doctor before you take any medications to ease the pain. Other ways to ease the pain are to take short breaks through the day so you can get off your feet, wear good support shoes if you are on your feet for long periods and hold a good posture when you walk.

Your Baby

Baby is 28.9 cm long and weighs 501 grams. This week will begin a rapid growth phase for your baby's brain. During this week, and for the next following weeks, billions and billions of brain cells will develop. These brain cells will control every aspect of your baby - from breathing to circulation, recognising sensory stimulation to movement, and everything in between. The rapid brain growth will also make your baby's head size grow - a little bit. His head will only enlarge by less than two centimeters as the head is the biggest part of baby to emerge from the birth canal.

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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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