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You're
about halfway through now, and how have you adjusted to the
pregnant life? It's time to look ahead toward the big day
and maybe enroll in a childbirth class.
Protective
fine hair covers the baby's body, and, if you look closely,
you can now tell if you have a boy or a girl!
Your baby
is now about a half a pound in weight, and your breasts have
increased almost as much, about six ounces since conception.
Your skin is also going through changes. Keep the cocoa butter
handy to ward off stretch marks and to help with itching.
You can't do much about red splotches, but they will not last.
The best things you can do for your skin are watching your
diet and staying hydrated.
Contractions
may be occurring--Braxton Hicks contractions, which aren't
quite the same as labor contractions. Your body is just prepping
for the real thing. These contractions should go away when
you move around, and if they don't, contact your care provider.
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