Week 21
Your baby is the size of a Carrot
26.7 cm360 g2nd Trimester
Week 21 of 42Trimester 2
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21
Weeks
50%
Complete
147
Days left
🥕Carrot
Your baby is the size of a Carrot
26.7 cm
Length
360 g
Weight
What happens in week 21
- 1Baby swallows amniotic fluid, training the digestive system
- 2Bone marrow starts producing blood cells
- 3Eyelids still fused but eyes move behind them
- 4Movement patterns becoming more regular
Common symptoms
- Clear and regular baby movements
- Varicose veins may appear
- Heartburn and digestive issues
- Darker nipple pigmentation
Checklist for this week
- Be aware of baby movements (kick counting from week 28)
- Consider compression stockings for varicose veins
- Plan nursery furnishing
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This information does not replace medical advice. Contact your midwife or OB/GYN with questions.