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21 Weeks Pregnant
Your 21th week begins
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21 Weeks Pregnant
Your 21st week begins
Your baby is the size of a banana.Your baby this week
This Week
Your baby can already identify voices and respond to stimuli. Do you know which is the easiest voice to recognize after birth? Keep Reading
Your summary
- Development your baby can already hear external sounds and is beginning to recognize mom’s voice.
- What’s Next a glucose tolerance test will soon be requested to ensure the pregnant woman does not have gestational diabetes.
- 21 weeks is how many months? 21 weeks of pregnancy is 5 months. With week 21 of pregnancy, you are in the final week of your 5th month of pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 21
The placenta is the organ that nourishes and gives oxygen to the baby inside the womb. In each ultrasound, the placenta grade is reported, indicating its age and how much it can still meet the baby’s needs… Keep Reading
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 21
The glucose tolerance test is used to measure glucose tolerance, usually when there is suspicion of gestational diabetes. For this, the pregnant woman has her blood drawn while fasting, and after drinking a glass of sugary liquid, to monitor… Keep Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 21
The aches and feelings during pregnancy are very personal and vary from woman to woman. Some feel completely energetic while others have such a hard time they’re counting down the minutes until the end of pregnancy. Remember: in case of severe pain, always consult your doctor!
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 21
Getting tattoos is not recommended during pregnancy. Firstly, because of the skin stretching during this stage, which will return to normal after birth. Secondly, due to the risk of infection, and third—and more important—because of the tattoo ink entering the bloodstream… Keep Reading
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 21
The routine of women these days is extremely stressful — work, home, children, all at once. During pregnancy, this stress increases even more, which can be dangerous and harm fetal development… Keep Reading
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 21
Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, it’s essential to maintain a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and greens. By following a proper meal plan, weight gain is smooth and controlled, and the health of both mother and baby stays in check… Keep Reading
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 21
IMPORTANT: Physical activity during pregnancy is recommended not only to control weight gain but also to reduce anxiety, strengthen the muscles, and prepare the body for the day of delivery. Yoga is one of the most recommended activities!
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- At 21 weeks pregnant, the baby is able to hear and recognize the sound of your voice.
- Another familiar sound for the baby is the beat of mom’s heart.
- With 21 weeks of pregnancy, you are reaching the end of the 5th month and the main development this week is of the bones.
- The baby swallows amniotic fluid all the time to help produce meconium.
- Watching what you eat is extremely important because everything you consume nourishes your baby.
Your baby this week
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More information about 21 Weeks Pregnant
At 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is able to hear and even recognize the sound of your voice. In fact, babies love hearing their parents’ voices while in the belly! The male voice travels more easily through the layers around the baby, uterus, and amniotic fluid, meaning that after birth, your baby will recognize when dad, grandpa, or uncle speaks.
Another sound familiar to your baby after birth is the beating of mom’s heart—a heavenly sound for them. Now at 21 weeks, your baby may weigh about 360 grams and measure around 26 cm! They’ve grown so much, right?
How many months is 21 weeks pregnant? We’re in the last week of the 5th month of pregnancy and the main development this week is bone growth1. It’s also important to highlight that the production of red blood cells is starting, and the blood vessels are easily seen under the still pink and transparent skin.
Your baby’s tiny body doesn’t have much fat yet, but this will begin to change over the next few weeks as fat builds up to be used for energy and to regulate body temperature after birth.
At 21 weeks pregnant, your baby swallows amniotic fluid all the time, which accumulates so that meconium can be produced2. This process begins when the baby reaches 12 weeks of pregnancy and ends only after birth. In some cases, an intervention and emergency delivery is necessary so the baby does not inhale the stool.
How Mom Is Feeling…
The hardest stage of adjusting is already over, and by 21 weeks pregnant, moms feel proud seeing their bellies growing and feeling their baby happily moving in the womb. Your doctor will probably request blood tests for the second trimester of pregnancy, and it’s a good idea to see how your health is going.
IMPORTANT: always ask the doctor for urine tests because it’s essential to keep an eye on urinary tract infections throughout pregnancy.
By now, your uterus has grown a lot compared to its original size. At 21 weeks pregnant, your belly is round and pointed, but it’s common to wonder about the size of your belly and whether it is as expected. Know that each pregnancy develops differently, and the size of your belly does not define the baby’s health or their weight and measurements.
Discharge and Swelling
At 21 weeks of pregnancy, vaginal discharge is very common. As long as it doesn’t have a strong odor or an unusual color, there’s nothing to worry about. Some women also tend to swell at this stage and physical activity can help control swelling and water retention. Talk with your OB-GYN and see if you are cleared for some exercise.
Appetite
At 21 weeks, your appetite is going really well and being mindful of what you eat is extremely important because everything you eat nourishes your baby. Fried foods and sweets offer no benefit; on the contrary, they promote fat gain, excessive weight gain, and raise cholesterol levels. So be careful with what you eat at this time! It’s also very important that pregnant women take multivitamins to help with nutrition. Talk to your doctor to find out which is best for you, but try to prioritize those with methylfolate and omega 33.
External Factors…
At 21 weeks pregnant, anxiety might be interrupting your sleep. It’s natural to worry about every detail—from birth to the layette and everything about the baby. Pregnant women are already more sensitive than usual and worries double, even about little things. Try to relax, enjoy the moment, and do one thing at a time. After all, you are living a unique and magical moment!
Readers’ Questions:
What is the baby like at 21 Weeks Pregnant?
The appearance is already like the baby that will be born, just much smaller. Their size is like a banana and from this stage forward, baby weight will increase very quickly until birth.
How long is 21 Weeks Pregnant?
At 21 weeks, you are reaching the end of the 5th month. We’re pretty much halfway through pregnancy.
How much does the baby weigh at 21 Weeks Pregnant?
The baby’s weight varies from one to another, but it’s usually between 280 and 370 grams, and they measure around 23 centimeters on average.
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