Second trimesterWeek 21 of 40
Your baby at 21 weeks pregnant
Your baby is the size of a carrot — about 10.5 in long and weighing approximately 12.7 oz.
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Carrot
The size of a carrot
Length (crown to heel)
10.5 in
Approximate weight
12.7 oz
Baby's hand
26mm
Baby's foot
30mm
Pregnancy progress47%
🌱 Baby's development at 21 weeks
Your baby is swallowing amniotic fluid regularly, practicing for feeding.
🤰 Your body at 21 weeks
Leg cramps, especially at night, are very common now. Stretching before bed, staying hydrated, and magnesium-rich foods can all help.
✨ Did you know?
Your baby can now swallow, digest, and pass amniotic fluid. Their first bowel movement — meconium — is already forming in their intestines.
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