Your Weekly Update
Congrats you’re weeks pregnant! Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced mother, each week brings new and exciting developments for both you and your growing baby. Join us as we explore everything from the latest in fetal growth and development to essential tips for expecting mothers. We’re here to guide you through every step. Join us as we explore pregnancy milestones, share pregnancy tips, and provide prenatal care insights. We’re grateful to be part of your journey mama!
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- Baby Size and Weight
- Key Developments
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Pregnancy To Do List
- Helpful Pregnancy Products
All About Baby 18 Weeks Pregnant
Baby Size and Weight
Advancing to the eighteenth week, the embryo is now comparable in size to a sweet potato, reaching 5.6 inches in length and weighing 6.70 ounces. The baby’s movements become more pronounced, and its nervous system undergoes further refinement, enhancing its ability to sense its surroundings.
Key Developments
Development of lungs and respiratory system
The baby’s lungs and respiratory system undergo significant development, a vital step toward independent breathing. The respiratory structures continue to mature in preparation for life outside the womb.
All About Mom 18 Weeks Pregnant
Pregnancy Symptoms
- Possible baby movements
- constipation
- backaches
Fetal movements become noticeable. Constipation and backaches are common discomforts during pregnancy
Pregnancy To Do List
Take a childbirth education class to learn about the stages of labor, coping strategies for pain, and techniques for partner support to help you feel more prepared for childbirth.
Helpful Pregnancy Products
- Prenatal yoga classes
Provides pain relief and relaxation through yoga exercises.
