Week 20

HALFWAY THERE! Can you feel strong kicks yet?

This week, your baby is around 6.5 inches long and weighs around 10.6 oz. Your baby is learning to taste by swallowing amniotic fluid. Baby is able to pick up on different flavors that you eat. How cool is that?

If you haven’t gotten a gender scan yet, now is the perfect time!

If you’re starting to swell a little bit, don’t panic. Up to 25% of your body weight is coming from extra fluids right now. Swelling during pregnancy can be normal, but uncomfortable. Stay off your feet and reduce sodium intake to help with the swelling.

(If your swelling is sudden or extreme, call your doctor about preeclampsia!)