The doctor will also check for sugar and protein in your urine. This week an ultrasound is also done. You may be able to see the baby’s hands, legs and eyes. Baby is growing and baby’s bones are getting hardened a little. You may sometimes see the see your baby sucking on its thumb in an ultrasound. You may also be able to appreciate your baby’s movements much better now. By now the baby’s lungs are also developing and the baby may also be trying to practice breathing through the nose. The doctor may do a blood test to check for anaemia in. You may be able to see that your umbilicus seems to be pushed outside. Stretch marks may also be seen and this is due to the stretching of the skin during pregnancy. You should apply some moisturiser. These will usually fade after the birth of the bay. Some women may also feel itching on the skin.
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