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You

You may find yourself riding pregnancy's emotional roller coaster, feeling moody one day and joyful the next. Disturbing as this is to some women who pride themselves on being in control, what you're going through is normal and will probably continue throughout your pregnancy. Up-and-down emotions are partly caused by raging hormones.

Your skin needs a helping hand to survive pregnancy, too. It will become drier, and perhaps itchier, as your body loses much of its natural oils. It may be worth switching to a moisturising bodywash and a gentle body moisturiser.

Your Baby

She is almost fully developed and measures approximately 2.3cm long and weighs 2 grams. Her tiny body is starting to make its first movements although it is unlikely you will feel these yet. Her eyelids are fused and won't open until week 27. Her wrists are more developed, ankles have formed, and her fingers and toes are clearly visible. Her arms are growing longer and bend at the elbows. By week's end, the inner workings of her ears are complete. Though you can't yet identify the sex of the fetus by ultrasound, her genitals have begun to form.

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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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