40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast

Week 13 Bones are Forming

Aug 7, 2024
Welcome to the thrilling second trimester! Discover how your baby, now the size of a lemon, is forming bones and even starting to move. Moms can look forward to increased energy and physical changes as they embrace this exciting phase. Plus, get insider tips on what to expect at prenatal appointments and helpful advice for partners. It's a week packed with growth and transformation!
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Baby Size And Visible Development

  • At week 13 your baby is about 2.6 inches and 2.6 ounces.
  • Major organs and features are visible through thin skin.
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Bones Forming In Limbs

  • Small bones start forming in limbs this week.
  • Your baby may already suck their thumb in utero.
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Placenta Growth And Role

  • The placenta currently weighs about an ounce and will grow to two pounds by birth.
  • It expands alongside fetal growth to support nutrition and oxygen delivery.
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