Week 12  

Congratulations! You are in the last week of the first trimester.  Many women begin to feel good at this point. Your belly has probably grown a bit by now and you may begin to feel like you have some energy back again. Your appetite may increase now if you have been experiencing nausea in the first trimester. Its considered healthy to gain anywhere from 25-35 pounds. Try to avoid excessive salt or sugar if you can and eat as healthy as you are able. Fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains and lean meats will provide you and your baby with the best nutrition. Your baby has grown alot in these last few weeks! She is already measuring close to 3.5 inches and weighs almost 14 grams. Most of your baby's major organs and structures are fully formed and your amniotic fluid will begin to increase as her kidneys now produce and excrete urine.