17 Weeks Pregnant – Introduction

Wow! You are 17 weeks pregnant! Your baby will be growing finger and toenails at this stage of pregnancy. The face of your baby will be starting to form. It can be exciting to feel your baby move for the first time! The movements inside your uterus might not be felt everyday but the kicks will get stronger as each week goes by!  This is the time when you feel the little “bump” getting more noticeable. You will realize your clothes get tighter and you have troubles finding the right clothes to fit into. Now is the good time to shop for some maternity clothing with your husband and family – if you have not! It is also wise to invest in stretch capable maternity clothes that can last you throughout your pregnancy. If you have a history of eczema or other skin allergies, it would be advisable to avoid synthetic maternity wear. Since this is when you will begin to notice the shift in center of gravity because of your baby growing at an amazing pace, it is highly desirable for you to adopt the correct posture starting now to avoid future backaches and body soreness. Having the correct posture in the first trimester of pregnancy will help very much when the baby grows heavier in the later stages of pregnancy.