Nine months of pregnancy has more benefits than just growing a baby. It gives us time to transition, and get used to the idea of having another member of the family. We also have a real opportunity to make (or maintain) healthy habits during that time. Mom and baby are recipients of the benefits of good nutrition and Exercise.
Research has shown that regular exercise during pregnancy not only strengthens mom's heart, but baby's as well. This article from TIME explains more of the details of the study.
Did you know that by 4 weeks of pregnancy:
ears begin to form, eyes begin to form, leg and arm buds appear, heart begins to beat future spine begins to form, and baby is 1/5 of an inch long. Many woman don't yet realize they are pregnant.
By 12 weeks:
male or female sex organs begin to form( 9th week), legs and arms move, fingertips are formed, fingers have separated, eternal genitals fully formed, tail no longer visible.
By 24 weeks:
mother has felt movement (usually around 16 weeks), baby weighs 22 oz., chance of viability high,
By 28 weeks;
90% chance of survival if born, fetus weighs around 3 lbs
So much happens early on, it is important pay attention to nutrition early. The baby has significant brain and nervous system growth spurts near 7 and 8 months gestation. So, if you didn't start off pregnancy with great nutrition, there is no time like the present!! Check out drbrewerpregnancydiet.com or blueribbonbaby.org.
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