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20 Weeks Pregnant
Your 20th week begins
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Your 20th week begins
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20 Weeks Pregnant
Your 20th week begins
Your baby is the size of a bell pepper.Your baby this week
This Week
Arms, legs, hands and fingers are already fully formed. And the baby swallows amniotic fluid, training its digestive system. Do you know when meconium starts to be produced? Read More
Your summary
- Development arms, legs, feet, and hands are completely formed and now the baby just gains weight.
- Schedule get the morphology ultrasound to check your baby’s internal development.
- How many months is 20 weeks? 20 weeks pregnant is 5 months. At week 20, you are in the fourth week of your pregnancy’s fifth month.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 20
The morphology ultrasound is the most anticipated exam for parents-to-be. Through it, you can clearly see every detail of the little one, check the functioning of the organs, and take precise measurements of arteries and veins. Bones and vertebrae are also checked! Read More
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 20
By measuring the fetal head, it is possible to detect possible changes such as microcephaly or hydrocephaly. There is a reference chart to follow according to the gestational week… Read More
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 20
IMPORTANT: if you still haven’t been able to find out the baby’s sex due to position, fetal sexing exams using a blood sample, urine intelligender tests or checking the fetal tubercle via ultrasound can help.
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 20
Gender Reveal Party
Every day something new comes up in the world of motherhood, and the current trend is the gender reveal party. A real family and friends event to discover the baby’s sex, filled with lots of creativity and excitement … Read More
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 20
The morphology ultrasound can be done between the 11th and 14th week and between the 20th and 24th week. The first, also known as nuchal translucency, focuses on measuring the folds at the back of the neck and the nasal bone. The second aims to check the baby’s internal development.
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 20
One of the most serious problems during pregnancy is genital herpes. If not controlled, it can pose serious risks to the baby’s development and, at the first sign, your obstetrician should be contacted… Read More
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 20
IMPORTANT: your body is changing every day and as your belly grows your skin becomes more sensitive, needing extra care. Know that using body oils helps prevent stretch marks, which are common on the belly, thighs, back, and breasts during pregnancy.
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- At 20 weeks, your baby measures about 16.4 cm and weighs around 300 grams.
- Arms, legs, hands, and fingers are completely formed and now the stage is to gain weight and grow more each day.
- On the ultrasound you can watch a session of play and somersaults that your little one does inside the womb.
- Some discomfort starts to appear due to the size of the belly. Trips to the bathroom tend to increase due to the weight on the bladder.
- By the end of pregnancy your belly button can be completely turned out, but this goes back to normal after the baby is born.
Your baby this week
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More information about 20 Weeks Pregnant
At 20 weeks pregnant, your baby measures about 16.4 cm and weighs around 300 grams. Mom’s uterus now reaches the level of the belly button, due to fetal development, and know that now it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated!
For a healthy pregnancy, around 2 liters of fluids per day are recommended. Water, coconut water or natural juices, for example. At 20 weeks pregnant, the amount of vernix increases greatly to protect the baby.
Baby’s Development
Your baby’s previously pink skin is getting a new color and becoming a bit more reddish. The tiny hairs that began growing last week are now noticeable and may grow much more by birth. Arms, legs, hands and fingers are fully formed and the stage is to gain weight and grow. In the 20-week ultrasound, you can see your baby looking chubbier.
The internal organs are developing rapidly during this period, but the lungs are not yet functional1. At 20 weeks, the baby begins to swallow more amniotic fluid than before. This is because it is doing intensive training for its digestive system.
Another important milestone at week 20 is the beginning of meconium production in the baby’s intestines2. Meconium is formed from an accumulation of intestinal secretions and amniotic fluid and will be released soon after birth.
The baby is very active inside the womb and when not sleeping is moving all around. During the ultrasound you can watch a true session of play and jumps inside the womb, including little hands touching the face and even playful antics with the umbilical cord.
How Mom is Feeling…
At 20 weeks pregnant, you have probably already gained around 4 to 6 kilos and are eating every 3 hours , preferring foods rich in calcium and vitamins such as white cheese, yogurt, cereal bars, fruits, and juices. Half the pregnancy is over! Now, it’s not long until you meet the greatest love in the world!
In the 20th week, the growth of your belly, which before was taking time to show, accelerates and it starts getting bigger and rounder every day. With this growth it’s natural for some discomforts to begin. Bathroom trips become more frequent due to the weight on the bladder3 and shortness of breath is one of the most evident symptoms at this stage. Tell your doctor if you are having excessive difficulty breathing!
Mom’s Discomforts
At 20 weeks, another very common symptom is heartburn. So it is best to avoid fatty or acidic foods, as they can further increase the discomfort. A tip is to eat or drink very cold things because they give a sense of relief for the symptom. At this stage, your belly button begins to stick out more and that’s due to the growth of your belly and stretching of the skin. By the end of pregnancy, your belly button may be completely turned out, but this will go back to normal after your baby is born. Everything will return to normal, don’t worry.
External Factors…
Your belly is super evident this week and people begin to notice your pregnancy. Take advantage of the fact that the weight is not too uncomfortable yet and go for walks and do light exercises. In addition to helping control weight gain, which is usually faster at this stage, it can help reduce pains and discomfort. Enjoy every second of pregnancy, take lots of pictures and really pamper your belly, it’s a unique and incredible moment for a woman!!
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