WEEK 19 TO 20 PREGNANCY

HOW YOUR BABY‘S GROWING
This is a busy time for your baby’s growth. Your baby lays down fat under its skin for warmth and energy.
The baby has also started practising breathing movements, in and out.

HOW YOUR BODY'S CHANGING
You might see dark spots on pale skin and white patches on dark skin.
This is called ‘pigmentation’. The marks usually disappear a few months after the birth.
Stretch marks are common in pregnancy,you can’t do anything to avoid them.
Creams that claim to work on stretch marks are applied to the external layer of skin,
but it is the layer underneath this which stretches. You can, however,
take care not to put on too much weight by eating a healthy balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

HOW YOU MIGHT BE FEELING
You might feel a bit clumsy and forgetful – it’s natural in pregnancy – those hormones again!
you also might be able to feel the baby move about inside。

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Keep up with those pelvic floor exercises. They‘ll make a big difference during and after the birth.
Keep eating fruit and vegetables

THINGS TO DO
You’ll usually have another ultrasound scan between weeks 18 to 21 at the hospital。
Your midwife will give you form MATB1 around this time. It confirms your estimated due date.
If you work, you’ll need to give this form to your employer so you can claim leave and pay due to you.