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… 18 Weeks
Baby: This week your growing baby measures about 7 1/2 inches from crown to rump and weighs slightly more than 12 ounces (350 grams). Also at this point, baby's eyelids and eyebrows are well developed and fingernails have grown to cover the fingertips.
… 17 Weeks
Baby: This week your baby weighs almost 1 pound! Baby’s length is about 8 inches from head to buttocks.
You: Your belly is slowly growing and you definitely have a round appearance by now. An average weight gain at this point is between 12 and 15 pounds.
… 16 Weeks
Baby: At this point, your unborn baby weighs just over 1 pound and measures almost 8 1/2 inches from crown to rump.
You: The uterus is getting more cramped and as baby grows there isn’t as much room to move around - but your baby will still try, and you’ll certainly feel it!
… 15 Weeks
Baby: This week your baby-to-be weighs around 1 1/2 pounds and measures almost 9 inches from head to rump.
You: Your uterus continues to grow upward, and at this point in your pregnancy you should be able to feel it approximately 2 inches above your navel.
… 14 Weeks
Baby: Your unborn baby now weighs almost 2 pounds! The head-to-buttocks length is just over 9 inches.
You: Your weight gain is probably between 16 and 22 pounds, and your uterus is about 2 1/2 inches above your navel.
… 13 Weeks
Baby: Your little guy can now be measured in total length, instead of from just head to buttocks. Your unborn baby's new total length is just over 15 inches and baby weighs a little more than 2 pounds now. About this time, the eyes open and your baby will continue to open and close them.
You: At 27 weeks of pregnancy, your uterus is almost 3 inches above your navel. Your doctor will probably check your weight, blood pressure, urine, the height of your uterus, swelling, and varicose veins, and the fetal size, position, and heartbeat. |
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