Pregnancy - 17
Your baby
Your baby is now about 17cm long. His kidneys are now working well so, like you, he’s weeing several times per day. His urine is passed back to you through the placenta and is managed by your body. Your baby’s hearing is also getting much better, so you may notice that he responds to sudden loud noises from the outside world.
You
Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy and may be more troublesome from now on as your baby gets bigger. A diet rich in fibre can help, so include high-fibre food at every meal and try to snack on fruit and veg between meals.
For breakfast choose a bran or oat cereal, go for wholegrain bread or rolls at lunchtime and jacket potatoes, brown rice or wholemeal pasta when possible with your evening meal. Remember that plenty of fluids are vital to ensure that you avoid constipation, so take about 8 glasses of water, fruit juices or smoothies throughout the day.
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