20^th Week

Blooming Growth, Beautiful Changes

Welcome To Week 20!

You have officially reached the halfway mark of your pregnancy. Your body works overtime due to increased melanin production, which can cause skin darkening on your face and breasts, alongside normal tightening sensations in the uterus.

Your baby weighs approximately 300 grams and measures about 16.4cm from head to rump.
The baby is sucking more than ever to practice and prepare the body for future digestion.
Production of meconium (the baby’s first stool) begins and starts storing in the intestines.
The top of your uterus (fundal height) now reaches about 20 cm, matching your week of pregnancy.
Baby is about the size of a banana.

Changes in Your Body

Your belly button may start to flatten or protrude, and appetite continues to rise.

What's Happening Inside?

You’ve reached the halfway point, and the baby is swallowing more amniotic fluid.

When to Check With a Doctor

• Heavy bleeding.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• High fever.
• Regular contractions, cramping or pelvic pressure.
• Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling.

Helpful Tips for Week 20

• Confirm you’ve had your 20-week anatomy scan.
• Start noticing regular fetal movement.
• Eat small, frequent meals to manage heartburn.
• Keep up light, regular exercise.

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