Your baby's lungs are in major growth mode this week, with blood vessels expanding and preparing to help her breathe after she's born. Although she's making breathing movements in the womb (so cute!), it's still just practice with amniotic fluid; your baby will get all of her oxygen delivered from the placenta until she's born. But here's why this lung development is so fabulous: If your child should happen to arrive early (though only 2 percent of babies in the U.S. are born before 32 weeks), her odds of surviving are significantly better now that her lungs are up and running. Of course, these and other important organs still have a long way to go to become fully developed, but most experts count weeks 23 and 24 as important, reassuring milestones when it comes to long-term healthy outcomes from preterm labor.
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Is your belly getting big enough that you -- eek! -- suddenly feel like you have nothing to wear? Time to update your closet! Lucky you, because maternity clothes are just as stylish as anything your non-preggo pals are donning (and honestly -- way more comfortable). Among our favorite must-haves: designer jeans (Citizens of Humanity, 7 for All Mankind, Joe's, and more, in boot cuts, bells, skinny, and capri styles); flattering, fitted tees that play up your curves rather than trying to hide them under billowing fabric; and office wear that's tailored and chic, yet still comfy. You may need to give your shoe wardrobe a facelift too, since many moms-to-be find that their feet expand (sometimes permanently!) by as much as a half or whole size during pregnancy. Now's not the time to show off those pointy-toed pumps, either. With your balance a little off these days, flats are a much safer bet. Pick up a pair of ballet slippers (so comfy and trendy right now!), loafers, or sandals that'll treat your tootsies well.
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