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

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