Congratulations on your pregnancy! Very few things
in life can match the joy of becoming a mother.
By now, you’re probably already going over potential
names or looking at clothes and toys for the future bundle of joy. Before you
start picking them out, however, here are a few dates you should keep in mind,
as they will definitely help you make your naming decisions and the like much
easier:
12 weeks
Rejoice, as week 12 typically marks the end of
morning sickness. More importantly, though, is the fact that once you reach the
12th week, the chances of having a miscarriage take a significant
plunge.
18 weeks
Once you reach the 18th week, an ultrasound scan may
already be able to detect the gender of your child. Undoubtedly, this would make
it easier to narrow down your list of names and choice of clothes for your
child. At this point, you may also notice your baby kick, flex his/her fingers,
or mimic the motions of breathing.
23 weeks
If you believe in using prenatal music to help aid
the brain development of your child, week 23 is the ideal time to start. By
this time, the baby’s hearing is almost fully developed, enabling him or her to
differentiate sounds.
37 weeks
Your doctor will inform you that your baby is now
full-term, meaning that the body is primarily fully-developed. At this stage,
you can give birth at any time, so keep an overnight bag packed and ready.
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