3 months pregnant
At 3 months pregnant (weeks 9 to 13), your baby is fully formed and grows to about the size of a lemon. You'll usually have your dating scan, and for many women morning sickness starts to ease by the end of the month.
Which weeks are 3 months pregnant?
3 months pregnant covers weeks 9 to 13, in the first trimester. Doctors count pregnancy in weeks from the first day of your last period, so months are only approximate. Not sure how far along you are? Try our how many weeks pregnant am I calculator.
Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13
Your baby at 3 months pregnant
Your baby is now called a fetus. The tail has disappeared, fingers and toes have separated, and tooth buds, nails and hair follicles are forming. The kidneys start to make urine and reflexes develop, so your baby can curl its fingers and toes. By the end of the month your baby is about 7.4 cm long, and the placenta has taken over feeding your baby and making hormones.
By the end of the month:
| Size | About the size of a lemon |
|---|---|
| Length | about 7.4 cm head to bottom |
| Weight | about 23 g |
Your body at 3 months pregnant
Nausea often peaks around weeks 9 and 10, then fades for most women by 12 to 14 weeks. Your energy may start coming back. Your womb grows up out of your pelvis, so some women see the very start of a bump, especially in a second pregnancy. Skin and hair changes, headaches and dizziness are common.
Common symptoms at 3 months pregnant
- Nausea that starts to ease
- Tiredness that slowly lifts
- Headaches and dizziness
- Heartburn
- Skin changes and a dark line on your tummy
- A small bump, for some women
Your checklist for month 3
- Have your dating scan between 11 and 14 weeks.
- Decide about screening tests such as the combined test or NIPT.
- You can stop folic acid after 12 weeks; keep taking vitamin D.
- Book a dental check-up.
- Decide when to share your news.
When to call your doctor
Call your doctor or maternity unit straight away for bleeding, severe tummy pain, fluid leaking, a severe headache or vision changes, sudden swelling of the face or hands, a high temperature, or, from about 24 weeks, if your baby is moving less than usual.
Questions about being 3 months pregnant
Do you show at 3 months pregnant?
Many women don't show yet in a first pregnancy. Some notice a small bump by the end of the month, especially in a second or later pregnancy. Every body is different.
Is it safe to tell people at 3 months?
Many couples wait until after the dating scan, because the chance of miscarriage falls after 12 weeks. There is no rule; it's your choice.