Your pregnancy - week 17

This week, your little one is undergoing dramatic changes to his or her appearance. It is also a very exciting time for you – if  you haven’t already felt your baby move, this might be your week.

Your baby this week

Your baby is now the size of an onion and he or she will soon start developing fat tissue. This will mean that your baby is able to store energy and regulate their own body temperature. Your little one’s body is starting to plump up and he or she will start to look more like a newborn from now.

Your baby’s brain is starting to develop the areas that will control his or her senses. In a few weeks, your little one will be able to see light.

Your body this week

This week you will start to feel slight movements in your abdomen as your baby swims in your uterus.  This fluttery sensation is so light, that first time mums might mistake it for gas. You will feel like you have butterflies in your stomach – almost the same feeling as before a first kiss.

Your body is still changing and you might even see a few extra kilos accumulating around your waistline. Your skin may also undergo some changes this week. It is very common to have acne breakouts during pregnancy or your skin might be a bit dry and itchy.