Week 18 of Pregnancy
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1. Your uterus is likely to be large enough to give you a noticeably rounded belly.
2. The sex organs are developing well, both externally and internally. In baby girls, follicles containing immature eggs are already forming in the ovaries.
3. Your baby is now bigger than the placenta for the first time, and will continue to outgrow it.
4. At 18 weeks the average crown to rump length is 4.6 in (11.6 cm) and the average weight is 3.5 oz (100 g).
5. The placenta is still growing, although not as fast as in earlier weeks. It continues to be a vital supply line for the baby.
6. The baby's movements are getting more vigorous and you may now be able to feel them.
Not all the weight you're gaining is your baby. In fact, most of the increase is because parts of your body, such as your breasts, are getting bigger and your blood volume is increasing. You might want to think about signing up for prenatal classes now because they fill up quickly. They are a great source of information, as well as a good way to make friends and compare notes with other pregnant women.
You are 17 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThe skin of your baby is extremely soft and smooth. The soles of the feet and toes are shown in this image and it is clear they are free from wrinkles. During the next week evidence of fingerprint and toeprint patterns will appear on the skin. read more
You are 17 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThis image shows how much less obvious the soft spot on the top has become by now. The fingers show up well here, and as your baby increases in size, it becomes easier and easier for ultrasound to show this level of detail. read more
