Second trimesterWeek 18 of 40
Your baby at 18 weeks pregnant
Your baby is the size of a bell pepper — about 5.6 in long and weighing approximately 6.7 oz.
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Bell pepper
The size of a bell pepper
Length (crown to heel)
5.6 in
Approximate weight
6.7 oz
Baby's hand
22mm
Baby's foot
24mm
Pregnancy progress39%
🌱 Baby's development at 18 weeks
Your baby's ears are fully developed and they can now hear your voice.
🤰 Your body at 18 weeks
Many women feel their baby move for the first time between weeks 16-22. First-timers often describe it as gas bubbles or a gentle flutter. Trust your gut.
✨ Did you know?
Research shows that newborns recognise music and stories they heard in the womb — their ears are that well-developed by now.
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