How is 13 weeks pregnant?

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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Bui Minh Phuc - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
The 13th week of pregnancy is the last week of the first trimester (first trimester). On the tiny fingers of the fetus, fingerprints appear and gradually complete.

1. Changes in the 13-week fetus

There is no pregnancy in the first or second week of pregnancy. Most likely so. By convention, the due date is calculated 40 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period, which means that the duration of the period is also included in the time of pregnancy, despite the fact that fertilization has not yet occurred. happens
For that reason, the first trimester of pregnancy (first trimester) practically ends at 13 weeks. At this point there will be the emergence of an important biometric feature that exists. forever, never changing, that is the fingerprint of the fetus.
On the tiny fingers of the fetus, fingerprints appear and gradually complete. Besides, blood vessels as well as internal organs can be clearly seen through the fetal skin. If the fetus is female, there are now more than two million eggs in the ovaries.

Trên những ngón tay bé nhỏ của thai nhi, vân tay xuất hiện và dần hoàn chỉnh
Trên những ngón tay bé nhỏ của thai nhi, vân tay xuất hiện và dần hoàn chỉnh
Another important feature that also appears at this time, is that the fetus begins to drink amniotic fluid and excrete urine, forming a cycle. Meconium also begins to form. Meconium is a black, sticky substance that exists in the fetal colon, and can be seen by parents when the baby has a bowel movement for the first time after birth.

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At 13 weeks, the fetus is about 3 inches (~7 - 8 cm) long and weighs about 3⁄4 ounces (~21 - 22 g). So that the mother can monitor the baby's growth throughout the pregnancy. As well as clearly feeling the changes in the mother's body, how to spend the period of 9 months and 10 days of pregnancy is meaningful. To start the second trimester (the second 3 months of pregnancy) is the period. vigorous development of the fetus. Pregnant women need:
Comprehensive fetal malformation screening by superior 4D ultrasound technique. Screening for gestational diabetes, avoiding many dangerous complications for both mother and baby. Control the mother's weight reasonably to assess the health status of the pregnant woman and the development of the fetus. Understand the signs of threatened early delivery (especially in those carrying multiple pregnancies or having a history of miscarriage or premature birth) so that they can receive timely treatment to maintain pregnancy. To protect mother and baby during pregnancy, Vinmec provides a comprehensive Maternity service to monitor the health status of mother and baby, periodical antenatal check-ups with leading Obstetricians and Gynecologists. enough tests, important screening for pregnant women, counseling and timely intervention when detecting abnormalities in the health of mother and baby.

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Article referenced source: babycenter.com
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