WEEKS 18-22

WEEK 18

• Determine baby's sex as early as 16 weeks, but ranges from 16-20 weeks.
• The baby is usually around the size of a belle peper
• Ears go to their final position on the head of the baby.

WEEK 19

• Baby is growing more rapidly by 19 weeks.
• Baby should be around 19cm.

WEEK 20

• Baby starts to gain more weight
• Ultrasound is available at 20 weeks, important because it can detect up to 50% of heart defects in babies.
• Women get measured to find out if the baby is too big or too small (20cm)

WEEK 21

• Should be 21cm at 21 weeks.
• Should weigh around 3 quarters of a pound.
• Can make women crave sex more often due to even more hormonal changes.

WEEK 22

• Vaginal discharge and yeast infections are common around this time frame.
• Should always wear a seatbelt, even if it makes you uncomfortable.
• Baby should be around 22cm.
• Should get more exercise at this time to help with labor when the time comes.