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Week 13 of your pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of a peach

About 7.4 cm long. Ovaries or testes have formed, movements are more deliberate and there may be thumb-sucking.

You this week

Your bump may start to show. Weeing may ease as the womb moves up, but swollen gums, headaches and nosebleeds can appear.

Tips for this week

  • Tell your employer about your pregnancy
  • Start pelvic floor exercises
  • Sign up for antenatal classes

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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.