Second Trimester
Week 21 of Pregnancy
Whatever you eat, your baby can taste it! Babies born to mums who ate varied diets are often less fussy eaters.
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Size of a
Carrot
26.7cm
Length
26.7cm
Weight
360g
Highlight
Whatever you eat, your baby can taste it! Babies born to mums who ate varied diets are often less fussy eaters.
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Baby's Development
- •Your baby can taste the amniotic fluid - flavours from your diet influence their palate.
- •Eyebrows and eyelids are fully formed.
- •Baby is more active during the day and night.
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How You Might Feel
- •Braxton Hicks can feel stronger now.
- •Stretch marks may begin to appear.
- •Sleeping becomes more difficult as the bump grows.
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Tips This Week
- •A pregnancy wedge pillow can really help with sleep comfort.
- •Eat a variety of foods - your baby is developing taste preferences now!
- •Track your baby's movements - you should notice a pattern.