Your baby is approximately 10 inches long.

Some parts of your baby’s body, such as the eyes, are still continuing to develop. Over the next few weeks your baby will gain more weight and begin to fill out.

The fine hair that covers your baby’s body (Lanugo) may darken at this point allowing it to be seen on an ultrasound.

Your baby can hear noises outside the womb, and may be able to recognize these sounds and voices after birth.

Even though you’ve got several months to go before you go into labour, mums may occasionally feel mild practice contractions, called Braxton Hicks contractions. If you have frequent or painful contractions, or they are accompanied by bleeding, you should contact your GP immediately.

Your uterus now extends about 1 1⁄2 inches above your belly button, and your weight gain should be around 12 to 15 pounds.

Your uterus is sitting directly on top of your bladder, which can cause you to leak fluid. Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish urine from amniotic fluid. If your membranes have ruptured and you are leaking amniotic fluid, it will be an odorless fluid. This can occur with a sudden gush or a constant trickle. If you notice fluid leaking, try to determine if it smells like urine. If it does not seem to be urine, call your GP provider immediately.