What is my baby doing at 18 weeks?

Baby development at 18 weeks Your baby’s ears are now in their final position, although they’re still standing out from his head a bit. In the lungs, the smallest tubes (bronchioles) start to develop at the tips of the branches. At the end of these tiny tubes, respiratory sacs begin to appear.

Can you feel your baby at 18 weeks pregnant?

Most women first feel their little one’s movements between 16 and 20 weeks. Your baby is still small, so at around 18 weeks pregnant, it’ll be more of a gentle flutter than a forceful kick in your belly.

What size is an 18 week old fetus?

Your baby, or foetus, is around 14.2cm long from head to bottom, and weighs around 190g. That’s approximately the size and weight of a sweet red pepper. Your baby’s reflexes are developing this week – and on the agenda will be hearing, feeling, swallowing and sucking.

When can my baby feel me touch my belly?

4 months into your pregnancy, your baby will also feel it when you stroke the skin of your tummy: rub your hand against your stomach, gently push and stroke it… and soon your baby will start responding with little kicks, or by curling up into your palm!

How big is my Baby at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

At 18 weeks pregnant, baby is as big as an artichoke. Baby’s about 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and keeps growing quickly.

How big is your uterus at 18 weeks pregnant?

At 18 weeks, your baby is about the length of a cucumber and your uterus is around the size of a sweet potato – see how you’re working your way through the produce department? It can be felt about 1 ½ inches below your belly button – so have a feel.

What do you feel at 18 weeks pregnant?

At 18 weeks pregnant, you should be able to feel the top of your uterus way between your pubic bone and your navel. It will feel like a firm, muscular ridge which doesn’t yield when you press gently down.

Where is my uterus at 18 weeks?

As much as women despise weight gain, an increase in weight is essential for the success of the pregnancy. At 18 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus is approximately the size of a melon and can be felt below the belly button.