Your Baby in week 20
Your Baby in week 20:
You're halfway there! Twenty weeks into your pregnancy,
your baby has grown significantly from that first
dividing cell and now weighs about 11 ounces (312 grams)
and measures about 6.3 inches (16 cm) from crown to rump.
The baby is taking up increasing room in your uterus,
and continued growth will put pressure on your lungs,
stomach, bladder, and kidneys.
Under the vernix caseosa (a protective, waxy coating),
your baby's skin is thickening and developing layers.
Hair and nail growth continue.
What's going on with You:
If you haven’t already had one, your health care
provider may recommend that you receive an ultrasound,
a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create an
image. An ultrasound can determine the size and position
of the fetus, and any structural abnormalities of
bones and organs that are visible by this time.
Depending on the position of the fetus, the sex
can usually be determined by now. During an
ultrasound, the umbilical cord, placenta, and
amniotic fluid can also be examined. Talk to
your health care provider about the risks
and advantages of this test.
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