Week 14
Twelve
weeks after conception
It
may feel like butterflies or it may feel like gas. Some mothers may feel foetal
movement (quickening), though others may not be able to identify movement until
around week 20. Soon, though, you’ll be playing footy with a foetus who
insists on poking you in the ribs and dancing the rumba -- just when you settle
in for a good night’s rest.
And
speaking of sleep -- not all pregnant women can! How can you get
comfortable? Try warm milk, soothing massage and, as you grow, lots of pillows
-- under your leg, under your belly, next to your back... did I also tell you
you’ll need a bigger bed? (Hey, once the baby is born, you may never
sleep again!)
What's
Going On with Your Body?
Are you getting restless? Now is a good time to start creating your
shopping list
What
kinds of prenatal tests are you getting? Do you want or need an
amniocentesis (14-18 weeks after your last menstrual period)? Now is the
time to discuss this with your doctor.
At your doctor’s visit, ask to hear the baby’s heartbeat. At this point, using a Doppler , you should be able to hear the tiny beating. Or beatings, if you’re carrying twins or more ("What? Triplets?!?!?!????").
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