Your Baby's Development
Your baby is peeing several cups
of urine a day into the amniotic fluid.
He or she is also swallowing amniotic fluid, which
is replaced completely several
times a day.
Too much fluid in the amniotic
sac (polyhydramnios) could mean that the baby isn't swallowing normally or that there's
a gastrointestinal obstruction. Not enough fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios)
could mean that the baby isn't peeing properly, which could indicate a problem with
the kidneys or urinary tract. Your health care provider will measure your levels of amniotic
fluid as part of your routine ultrasound.

Your Body
Have you decided whether to breastfeed
or formula feed your baby? Experts recommend breast milk as the best form of infant
nutrition, but the decision about how to feed your baby is a personal one. Talk to
your health care provider or a lactation consultant if you need more information before
making your choice.
The milk glands in your breasts may have started to make colostrum by now. Colostrum
is the pre-milk that provides your baby with calories and nutrients for the first
few days before your milk comes in (if you plan to breastfeed). For some women, it
is thin and watery. For others, it is thick and yellowish. If you notice your breasts
leaking colostrum, you can buy disposable or washable breast pads to protect your
clothing.
PREGNANCY CALENDAR: A week-by-week
guide
- Trimester 1
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 3