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Week 192nd TrimesterWeek 21
Baby at pregnancy week 20

Week 20

Your baby is the size of a Banana

16.4 cm300 g2nd Trimester
Week 20 of 42Trimester 2
T1T2T3

20

Weeks

48%

Complete

154

Days left

🍌Banana

Your baby is the size of a Banana

16.4 cm

Length

300 g

Weight

What happens in week 20

  • 1HALFWAY! 50% of pregnancy complete
  • 2Baby can hear your heartbeat and respond to it
  • 3Taste buds fully formed — baby tastes amniotic fluid
  • 4Anatomy scan shows all organs

Common symptoms

  • Belly clearly visible — maternity clothes needed
  • Back pain from shifted center of gravity
  • Swollen feet and ankles
  • Sleep problems from growing belly

Checklist for this week

  • Get the anatomy scan / detailed ultrasound
  • Use a nursing pillow for sleeping
  • Start thinking about birth plan
  • Celebrate the halfway point — you're doing great!

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This information does not replace medical advice. Contact your midwife or OB/GYN with questions.