Your Baby's Development
You may notice that your baby has resting and alert periods.
You'll notice fetal activity more readily when you are more
sedentary. Your baby's
hearing
has continued to develop, too - he or she may now be able to hear
your voice!
Your Body
Pregnancy can cause some unpleasant side effects when it comes
to digestion. Not only does the hormone progesterone slow the
emptying of the stomach, but it also relaxes the valve at the
entrance to the stomach so that it doesn't close properly. This
allows acidic stomach contents to move upward into the esophagus.
The result:
reflux
(also known as heartburn) that can make
eating
your favorite meals a nightmare. The expanding uterus puts
additional pressure on the stomach in the last few months of
pregnancy. Try eating smaller, more frequent meals, and avoid spicy
and fatty foods.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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