Second Trimester
Week 22 of Pregnancy
Your baby's grip is so strong at 22 weeks that if they grab onto something, they won't let go!
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Size of a
Papaya
27.8cm
Length
27.8cm
Weight
430g
Highlight
Your baby's grip is so strong at 22 weeks that if they grab onto something, they won't let go!
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Baby's Development
- •Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn.
- •The grip reflex is developing.
- •Lanugo (fine downy hair) covers the entire body.
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How You Might Feel
- •Your belly button may have flattened or popped out.
- •Increased discharge - wear a panty liner if needed.
- •Some women experience pelvic girdle pain (PGP) starting now.
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Tips This Week
- •See a physiotherapist if you have PGP - it's very manageable with the right support.
- •Keep a note of your baby's movements.
- •Start your birth plan research.