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Pregnancy Week 20 ~
You're halfway there
now!
It is now 19 weeks
from your last menstrual period. Your baby is now at 17 weeks
gestation and is almost 6 inches long from crown to rump (8
inches from head to toe) and weighs about 8 ounces.
Did you know that your
baby receives his nutrients 1-2 hours after you eat? If you feel
gentle rhythmic movements in your abdomen, chances are your baby
has the hiccups! This is nothing to be concerned about.
Advice
for Mom
You may want to start thinking
about how you will feed your baby -- which is best for you
both -- breast or bottle?
Although your libido may lessen
with pregnancy, unless your doctor says no (due to bleeding or possible
pre-term labor), you can say yes!
If you are experiencing leg
cramps at night, try taking a calcium supplement that does not contain
phosphorus since it is believed that an excess of phosphorus and
a shortage of calcium may be the cause of the leg cramps.
Heartburn is very common now
as your stomach is getting compressed. Eating small, frequent meals
may help. Please check with your doctor before taking any antacids.
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