Pregnancy Timeline
Your Baby at 12 Weeks
Connecting with your baby before birth is a magical experience.
At 12 weeks, your baby is growing rapidly. During these early weeks, vital developments are happening microscopically.
Length & Weight
5.4 cm / 14 grams
Your Baby is the Size of a
Plum
Milestone
Reflexes Developing
Symptoms
Dizziness (blood pressure changes) and headaches.
Baby's Development
Your baby's reflexes are developing—they can open and close their fingers and curl their toes. The intestines are moving into the abdomen from the umbilical cord.
AI Generation becomes available from Week 14 onwards, when facial structures are more defined.
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Ultrasound at 12 Weeks: What to Expect
It is common to have an ultrasound around the 12-week mark. This is often typically when the Nuchal Translucency (NT) scan happens.
Ultrasound Insights: Week 12
- Milestone: Your baby's reflexes are developing—they can open and close their fingers and curl their toes. The intestines are moving into the abdomen from the umbilical cord.
- Pro Tip: Start doing pelvic floor exercises (Kegels).