Baby Update!

Age of Fetus—19 weeks

You may now be able to detect and anticipate cycles of sleep, drowsiness and activity. The baby is getting stronger and looking much like a tiny newborn with a natural formed mouth and lips, nose and closed eyelids. By the end of the week you are halfway through your pregnancy!

Other changes that are happening:

• The baby's legs will be close to the final natural proportion to the body and head.
• The baby's heart can be detected by a standard stethoscope. Your hair and nails tend to grow rapidly now because of hormones that are released during your pregnancy.

Baby's Size and Weight this week:

• Size: About 7.25 inches (head to rump).
• Weight: Approximately 10.5 ounces
• Right now your baby is about the size of a large banana.