Your Baby's Development
Your baby now weighs about 2 pounds, 2 ounces (1,000 grams) and
measures about 10 inches (25 cm) from crown to rump. At your next
prenatal appointment, your health care provider may tell you
whether your baby is headfirst or feet- or bottom-first (called
breech position) in the womb. Babies who are in the breech position
may need to be delivered by cesarean section. Your baby still has 2
months to change position, though, so don't worry if your baby
is in the breech position right now. Most babies will switch
positions on their own.
The folds and grooves of your baby's brain continue to
develop and expand. In addition, your baby continues to add layers
of fat and has continued hair growth.
Your Body
Your health care provider probably sent you for some
blood tests
early in your pregnancy. One thing blood tests measure is the Rh
factor, a substance found in the red blood cells of most people. If
you don't have it (if you're Rh negative) but your baby does
(is Rh positive), there is potential for your baby to have health
problems, such as
jaundice
and
anemia
. Your doctor can prevent these problems by giving you a vaccine
called Rh immune globulin at 28 weeks and again after delivery.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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