Mom-to-be: You may start to feel kicks, especially if this is not your first baby. Your baby, from head to heel, is the same length as an eggplant - 9.25 inches. The next 3 weeks are the best time to see your baby's parts with ultrasound. A creamy white protective coating, called vernix, begins to develop on the baby's skin. The main airways of your baby's lungs, called the bronchioles, begin to develop. Tip of the Week: Could your partner go with you for the ultrasound? It's a chance to catch the first glimpse of your baby together.īaby: Your baby's skin is developing and transparent, appearing red because blood vessels are visible through it. Circulation changes can make you feel dizzy, so stand up slowly. You may notice a dark line running from your belly button to your pubic area. Your doctor may do a vaginal ultrasound to check on your cervical length and the location of your placenta. You may notice more low back pain, especially at the end of the day. Your heart has to work 40% to 50% harder now to support your pregnancy. If the baby is in the right position, the ultrasound may show whether it's a boy or a girl. A mid- pregnancy ultrasound may be performed between now and 22 weeks to assess the baby's growth and development and to verify the due date. Mom-to-be: Your uterus, about the size of a cantaloupe, can probably be felt just below your navel. Little ears are working - your baby can now hear sounds! The retinas have become sensitive to light, so if a bright light is shined on your abdomen, your baby will probably move to shield its eyes. The baby will suck if its lips are stroked, and it can swallow and even get the hiccups. Taste buds are beginning to develop and can distinguish sweet from bitter. The baby can yawn, stretch, and make facial expressions, even frown. Week 18īaby: Your baby's rapid growth spurt is tapering off, but reflexes are kicking in. If you feel lightheaded, sit down and lower your head, or lie down for a moment. Tip of the Week: To avoid feeling dizzy or faint, change positions slowly, especially when you move from a lying down position to sitting or from a sitting position to standing. You may have more energy and feel your best these next couple of weeks. Weight gain, swelling, and hormones can make your feet expand. You may start to feel your baby move if it's not your first pregnancy. As your uterus grows, you may find it harder to sleep comfortably. You may also be noticing that your appetite has grown. Mom-to-be: You're showing more now, with a typical weight gain of 5-10 pounds. Your active little one is doing flips and rolling around! Head to heel, your little sprout is the length of an asparagus spear - 7.75 inches. Their heart beats strong, pumping 100 pints of blood a day. Your baby makes fists and puts their little hands to their mouth. Hair on the head, eyebrows, and eyelashes are filling in. The lungs are beginning to exhale amniotic fluid, and the circulatory and urinary systems are working. Fat begins to form, helping your baby's heat production and metabolism. Baby: Your baby now has doubled in weight in the last two weeks.
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