Baby Growth

• Size is approximately 10.08 inches and 10.58 ounces.
• Your baby is the size of a banana.
• Your baby is developing the vernix caseosa, a protective coating over the skin.
• The bronchioles in the lungs are beginning to form.
• You might be able to spot your baby’s gender!

You & Your Body

• It’s time for that ultrasound!
• Common symptoms may include: abdominal aches, lightheadedness, leg cramps, hip pain, vaginal discharge, heart burn, swelling, shortness of breath, and high energy.

Tips

• Do you have a pediatrician yet? It may be a good time to start researching.
• Consider signing up for a childbirth class.
• Since low blood pressure can be common for pregnant women, make sure you are sitting up and standing up slowly.
• Check with your doctor if you’re concerned about your weight gain.
• Schedule your next prenatal visit.
• Consider carpooling.

Updated May 1, 2019