Trimester 1 · Month 3

Pregnancy week 13

Your baby is about the size of a lemon.

Your baby at week 13

Vocal cords form. Fingerprints begin to appear on tiny fingertips.

Your body at week 13

Fatigue may peak and then ease. Waistlines thicken slightly; emotions can feel close to the surface.

Garbh Sanskar practice for week 13

Start garbh samvad — speak to your baby for a few minutes daily. Slow breathing helps with nausea and anxiety.

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General information for education only — not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different; consult your doctor.