Week 19 of Pregnancy
Second trimester
Baby is
about the size of a mango
6 inches · 8.5 oz
Baby this week
- •Vernix caseosa (protective waxy coating) is forming on baby's skin
- •Hair is growing on the scalp and eyebrows are becoming visible
- •Baby can now hear sounds from the outside world, including your voice
- •Lanugo (fine body hair) covers most of baby's body for insulation
You this week
- •Increased appetite and food cravings
- •Swelling in hands, feet, and face
- •Linea nigra (dark line) appearing on your abdomen
- •Heightened sense of smell
- •Occasional dizzy spells
- •Round ligament pain as uterus expands
This week's tips
- •Schedule your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (anatomy scan) if you haven't already—this is often an exciting milestone to see baby's development
- •Stay hydrated and elevate your legs regularly to help manage swelling
- •Start talking to your baby; they can hear you now and may respond to your voice
- •Wear supportive, flat shoes to accommodate swelling and changing center of gravity
- •Begin thinking about birth preferences and prenatal class options for later in pregnancy
Looking ahead
You're at the halfway point of your pregnancy—congratulations! Your energy may start to improve as you move into the second half, though some new sensations like Braxton-Hicks contractions may begin appearing soon.
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