week by week pregnancy guide

Your baby may be a size of a prune but he is starting to toughen up thanks to his now hardening bones. His fingers and toes are also developing along with fingernails. As for you, find out what type of food and activities you should avoid to reduce pregnancy risks.

Your baby is officially a fetus! He can now make tiny movements thanks to his equally tiny muscles on his hands and feet. As for you, loss of appetite may lead to weight loss, though you may need loose-fitting clothes thanks to your ever-expanding belly. Go ahead and shop if you must--it may be the best therapy to keep things off certain discomforts you may be feeling.

Your baby can start saying goodbye to his primitive tail and hello to his primitive neural pathways! As for you, your sense of smell is heightened and you may be feeling fatigue and nauseated. Don't worry, though, it will get better!

Your baby may be small--the size of an aratilis--but his brain is growing at an incredible pace, generating a hundred new brain cells every minute! He is starting to form teeth, a palate, and joints too. As for you, morning sickness continues and food cravings may not dictate your diet.

You may feel that there's so much going on. Between your little ninja's movements and increasing aches, don't forget to take a breather. Meditation is a preferable way to de-stress, especially if you don't want to get out of bed!

This is it, mum! By the end of this week, you will meet and get to hold the little one who has been developing in your uterus all these months.

Is all that's missing is your baby's arrival? Well, try to relax, mum. He will make his debut soon. In the meantime, brush up on knowing the difference between real labour contractions and Braxton Hicks contractions for your peace of mind.

You're feeling a bit impatient, waiting for your baby who seems to have missed the memo. Don't lose sleep over this--or anything at all. Instead, use this time to get all the rest you can get. Think of it as the calm before the storm.

Your baby, who is as big as a watermelon, can now flex his limbs! Talk about babies growing so fast. As for you, mum, it's really just a waiting game now. Best thing to do is plan your actions when you enter into labour. It's better to be prepared!

Even at this stage, your baby's lungs have yet to mature. Interestingly, even after he is born, it will take a while until he establishes a normal breathing pattern. As for you, mum, get your mind of your anxiety by shopping for a breast pump, if you decide to use one. We've got a pretty comprehensive guide for you to follow.

Did you know that your baby now simulates a crucial skill he'll definitely need after birth? That's breathing. As for you, mum, pre-register at your hospital so checking in when the time comes is smooth sailing.

Your baby will shed off his downy hair (lanugo) and protective wax covering (vernix). These will get mixed into the amniotic fluid to later be swallowed by your baby. As for you, mum, find out which three things you should be doing and setting up as early as now.