You’re 12 weeks pregnant!
What does 12 weeks equal in months?
In week 24 of pregnancy, how many months along are you? Yay, you’re three months pregnant!
Your ultrasound
Depending on your OB-GYN and your pregnancy, a 12 week ultrasound may be happening around this time, especially if you’re getting a nuchal translucency scan to check for any abnormalities. If this is on the agenda for this week, you can expect to see a fetus who is finally beginning to look more like a baby and less like a blob. You might even catch baby swallowing or hiccuping on screen — and you might get to hear the heartbeat for the first time.
Your pregnant belly at 12 weeks
By week 12, there’s a good chance that your bump is finally starting to make itself known — in fact, your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit, and if you aren’t noticing any changes in your tummy just yet, you probably will any day now!
Pregnancy tips at 12 weeks
If you haven’t already, this is officially the time to start buying maternity clothes. Even if you don’t need them today, one day, you’ll wake up and not be able to button your jeans, so it can be great to have them handy for when you really need them!
While cute may be on your list of priorities when shopping, remember that comfort is key. And if this is the first time you’re pregnant, in case nobody’s told you quite just yet: you buy maternity clothes in your normal size, not the size you predict you might be when the bump really pops!
Don’t be afraid to check out sites like ThredUp and stores like Goodwill, too — maternity clothes are used for such a short period of someone’s life that buying them secondhand can often mean ending up with a full wardrobe in great condition for a fraction of the cost.
Your pregnancy checklist at 12 weeks
This week, you can start working on the following:
- Announce your pregnancy, if you haven’t already and are planning to — many parents-to-be choose to share their news around the 12 week mark
- Attend your 12 week doctor’s appointment
- Begin building your baby registry and researching products, if you haven’t already
- Research prenatal classes you might want to take. The hospital you plan to give birth at likely has plenty of options, and you may need to sign up early
What are you eating for you and your baby?
If you’re feeling extra hungry these days, assemble a collection of healthy snacks to have in your arsenal at home. That tummy might end up rumbling at 2 am — it’s good to have plenty of options on hand that will hit the spot and keep you full (which also helps keep nausea at bay).
You might consider options like:
- Raw fruits and vegetables like apples, cherry tomatoes, and bananas
- Protein bars
- Nuts
- Popcorn
- Yogurt, granola, and toppings
- Crackers
