Week 17th
Check out what is going on in your body during 17th week of the pregnancy and how your baby grows. Get a wise tip.
Week 17th

Your Baby
Your baby is 4.7 inches long already. He gained weight and now it is about 3.8 ounces. All his body is covered with soft bloom, but it will disappear soon. The favourite toy of your baby became your umbilical cord. Scientists say that the baby can squeeze it so hard that he may partly reduce the oxygen access. But you should not be afraid of it, of course he will not get suffocated.

You
Your belly gets bigger and bigger with each passing day.  The uterus becomes of a spherical form. It grows up. If you made a sharp movement, you may feel some pain. Do not trouble with it, it simply means, your uterus gets bigger. But if you noticed bleeding, it is necessary for you to undergo some medical examinations.

A Wise Tip
Try not to sleep on your back. In this position blood flow to your uterus your fetus is limited.  A good sleep position is on your right side. For you to fell more comfort, put a pillow between your legs.