WEEKS 17-19 OF PREGNANCY

WEEK 17 BABY

• Measured about 4.4-4.8in from crown to rump.
• Doubled in weight last to weeks to about 3.5 ounces.
• Fat begins to form helping heat protection and metabolism.
• Hair on head, eyebrows, and eyelashes begins to fill in.
• Lungs exhale amniotic fluid and curculatory and urinary system work.

WEEK 17 MOTHER

• Shows an obvious swelling in lower abdomen.
• Gains 5-10 pounds.
• Increase in appetite.

WEEK 18 BABY

• Measured 5-5.6inches from crown to rump.
• Weights about 5.25 and reflexes kick in.
• Taste buds begin to develop and can tell sweet from bitter.
• It can swallow and get hiccups and will suck if its lips are touched.
• Sensitive to light so will move to shield its eyes if light is shined on abdomen.

WEEK 18 MOTHER

• Uterus is the size of a cantaloupe.
• Be able to feel the baby move.
• Mid-pregnancy ultrasound may be performed to verify due date.
• Be able to tell gender of baby if in the right position.
• Heart will work 40-50% harder to support your pregnancy.

WEEK 19 BABY

• Measures about 5.2-6inches from crowning to rump.
• Weights about 7ounces.
• Skin appears red because blood vessels are visible throughout.
• Vernix(creamy white protective coating) begins to develop.

WEEK 19 MOTHER

• Feel mid-pregnancy aches and pains.
• Lower abdominal aches, dizziness, heartburn, constipation,
• leg cramps, swelling of an less and feet, and backaches are examples.
• Dilated blood vessels might cause tiny temporary red marks(spider nevi)
• on face, shoulders, and arms.

WORK CITE PAGE

• Www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/
• week-by-week/week-17.aspx