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Week 202nd TrimesterWeek 22
Baby at pregnancy week 21

Week 21

Your baby is the size of a Carrot

26.7 cm360 g2nd Trimester
Week 21 of 42Trimester 2
T1T2T3

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.