week 16
What is happening to my baby?
Your baby is now getting ready for its growth spurt. Its legs are now longer than the arms and are kicking about. In some women you may start to feel your baby moving for first time mums you may have to wait till 20 weeks. Your baby’s heart continues to work pumping the blood.
What is happening to me?
As your baby grows you may start to feel him or her kicking. This is term as ‘quickening’. As your body continues to produce more blood your heart will be busy pumping it around your body. An increase in blood flow to your skin and oil production from your skin sebaceous gland will makes your face look brighter and shinier giving that ‘pregnancy glow’. You may even look more attractive to your partner. So, smile and enjoy the attention!
What should I plan this week?
- You may want to spice things up with your partner this week. Go ahead pamper yourself this week, go for a relaxing massage or facial and maybe buy that sexy lingerie. Do not worry, you won’t hurt your baby during sex as there is amniotic fluid, strong muscles of the womb and thick mucus plug at the neck of the womb.
Talk to your doctor about having sex with your partner. Provided there are no problems during pregnancy it should be OK to go ahead.
Tips of the week
Tips of having great sex during pregnancy:
- Ask your doctor to ensure that you do not have any medical indications that may not be safe for you to have sex during pregnancy
- Talk to your partner about it.
- Make sure you are in the mood for it. If not get your partner to help you get into the mood.
- Wear some sexy lingerie
- Warn your partner if your breast or nipples are sore or extra sensitive
- Try different sexual position such as woman on top or spooning and see which ones you are more comfortable.
Health matters
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