"Your baby is about 5 and a half inches long from crown to rump and she weighs about 190g. Her chest moves up and down to mimic breathing but she's not taking in air, only amniotic fluid, which she’s immersed in to protect her as she grows inside the amniotic sac. A mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan is often done some time in the second trimester (usually between 18 and 22 weeks) to assess a baby's growth and development, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord and determine whether the gestational age is accurate.
Your baby’s gestational age is calculated by counting from the first day of your last period. During this scan, you might see your baby kick, flex, reach, roll, or even suck her thumb. Bring your partner along, and whether or not they can accompany you, ask for printouts of your baby in various poses.
If you're having a girl, the vagina, uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes are in place. If it's a boy, the genitals are distinct and recognisable. If you are carrying more than one baby, check out our section on twins or more.
Note: Every baby develops differently. This page is designed to give a general idea of how a fetus grows in the uterus."
Well because I was put forward a week I was pregnant before my period...hmmm lol. Our scan is on the 9th Oct and I'm still not sure whether to ask what sex bub is. We might see for ourselves if he/she flashes us! hehe.
Morning sickness came back again, from now on my not going to mention when I've been a while without being sick, I jinx myself lol. Had a slightly frightening episode sunday. I went to sleep for a while not long after dinner as I had a headache. Woke up choking on a mouth full of sick. panicked a bit as I couldn't breath! Then my dinner came up:( Was nasty.
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