Week 19: A Protective Coating Forms
Your baby is now about the size of a pomegranate.
Avg. Length: 15.3 cm
(Crown to Rump)
Your Baby This Week
Your baby's unique fingerprints are forming, and they can now hiccup. Behind the baby teeth, adult teeth are starting to grow in. And your little one is steadily putting on weight.
Your Body This Week
That bubbling feeling in your tummy might not be gas—it could be your baby's first movements, known as 'quickening'! You may also find some exercises uncomfortable as the hormone relaxin loosens your ligaments, making your back, knees, and ankles feel less stable.
Tips for Your Partner
She'll love daily massages on her belly, hips, and legs. Help manage stretch marks by encouraging steady weight gain and applying belly cream. It's also a great time to help pick out some loose, comfy maternity clothes to accommodate her growing bump.
References
[1]
Fetal Development: Week-by-Week Stages of Pregnancy - Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
[2]
19 weeks pregnant guide - Best Start in Life - NHShttps://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/pregnancy/week-by-week-guide-to-pregnancy/2nd-trimester/week-19/
[3]
Quickening In Pregnancy: First Movements & What To Expect - Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/22829-quickening-in-pregnancy
[4]
Stretch Marks: Causes, Treatment Options & Prevention - Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10785-stretch-marks