Second Trimester
Week 20 of Pregnancy
The halfway point! Your baby is now 25cm - roughly the length of a banana. You're doing amazingly.
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Size of a
Banana
25cm
Length
25cm
Weight
300g
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The halfway point! Your baby is now 25cm - roughly the length of a banana. You're doing amazingly.
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Baby's Development
- •You're halfway there! Baby is now measured from head to toe.
- •Your baby is swallowing amniotic fluid and practising digestive functions.
- •The digestive system is producing meconium (the first poo).
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How You Might Feel
- •Most women feel strong kicks and rolls now.
- •Swelling in feet and ankles is common.
- •Your bump is clearly visible.
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Tips This Week
- •Your anomaly scan (20-week scan) happens now - it checks all major organs and structures.
- •Bring a support person and consider finding out the gender.
- •Start shopping for the nursery!