Pregnancy Week 20

Congratulations Mom-to-be! You’ve reached the pregnancy half-way mark! How exciting!

What’s your baby up to?

Your baby now measures around 16.4cm long from crown to rump, about the length of a banana, and weighs about 300g.

Your baby is very active and kicking up a storm. He can also swallow and get hiccups too. You might have felt your baby’s movements already.

Your baby has formed his unique fingerprints, and has grown fingernails and toenails.

He has started producing blackish and gummy meconium in his intestinal tract, which is a by-product of digestion. It will form your baby’s first bowel movement after birth.

An ultrasound around now, if not earlier, is able to tell your baby’s gender accurately.

How are you feeling? 

Your bump has grown more and the top of your uterus is almost at your belly button.

Your sleep schedule might be disrupted due to baby’s small but mighty kicks. Baby has his own sleeping and waking schedule, which unfortunately might be the opposite of yours.

What should you do this week?

An anomaly scan is usually carried out around now, usually between 18-21 weeks. It’s a detailed ultrasound scan which checks the development of your baby,  the position of your placenta, your due date, and any problems with your pregnancy.

If you want to find out your baby’s gender, during this scan you’ll be able to tell for sure what your baby’s sex is.

Support your growing bump with pillows for a comfortable sleep.

Stay active with exercises or an active lifestyle. A well toned pelvic floor will be very beneficial in the coming months.

Finally, stay informed, healthy and inspired, by reading  Maternity Nest. Connect with other moms-to-be for moral support, by joining your Due Date Club in the The Nest.