Week 17
(counting
from first day of last menstrual period)
Around 15
Weeks After Conception
 Fetal
Development:
This is a period of rapid
growth as the fat begins to form underneath the baby's
skin. Baby and placenta are about equal in size now. The
tiny heart is pumping as much as 25 quarts of blood a
day! The reflexes are probably in place now as the baby
sucks, swallows and blinks.
Maternal
Changes:
Your uterus is about 1 1/2 to 2
inches below your belly button. The baby is going
through a growth spurt and chances are, you may be
gaining too! Average weight gain is between five and ten
pounds at this point.
Four Months
Have you felt
any fluttering in your uterus? You may be feeling your
baby move any time now if you haven't already!
Ideas for Dad:
Mom may be
feeling the baby moving within her but you may not be
able to yet. She may yell for you to quickly put your
hand on her tummy, but you feel nothing. Don't worry -
the baby has nothing against you. They play games very
early! Humor mom, place your hand on her tummy and one
of these days, you'll feel your little one - and your
heart will be stolen forever.
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