Second Trimester
Week 18 of Pregnancy
At 18 weeks, your baby is the size of a sweet potato and already fully hearing!
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Size of a
Sweet Potato
14.2cm
Length
14.2cm
Weight
190g
Highlight
At 18 weeks, your baby is the size of a sweet potato and already fully hearing!
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Baby's Development
- •Your baby's ears are fully developed - they can hear clearly.
- •They are yawning, hiccupping and swallowing.
- •Myelin (the protective coating on nerves) is forming.
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How You Might Feel
- •Baby movements are becoming more recognisable.
- •Your belly button may be starting to pop out.
- •Leg cramps are very common at night.
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Tips This Week
- •Stay active - gentle exercise helps with cramps.
- •Increase calcium intake to support bone development.
- •Make sure your iron levels are checked at your midwife appointment.