First Trimester
12 Weeks Pregnant
Congratulations on reaching 12 weeks pregnant! Learn about the end of the first trimester, nuchal translucency testing, and your growing baby.
👶 Your Baby This Week
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Size of a lime
2.1" (5.3 cm) • 0.5 oz
Development Highlights
- ✓Reflexes developing (sucking, swallowing)
- ✓Kidneys producing urine
- ✓Intestines forming
- ✓Vocal cords developing
- ✓Gender organs developing (may not be visible yet)
🤰 Common Symptoms This Week
- •Morning sickness often decreases
- •Energy levels may improve
- •Visible baby bump beginning
- •Reduced need to urinate frequently
💡 Tips for Week 12
- 1Share pregnancy news if desired
- 2Schedule nuchal translucency scan
- 3Start researching birthing classes
- 4Begin thinking about birth preferences
🔍 Ultrasound at Week 12
✓Ultrasound recommended this week2D
What can be seen:
- 👁Full baby profile
- 👁Limbs and fingers
- 👁Nuchal translucency measurement
- 👁Active movement