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🌿Second Trimester•Weeks 14-27
Week 20 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of banana
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Length
6.5 inches
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Weight
10.2 ounces
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Size Comparison
Banana
👶 Baby Development
- •Baby is swallowing more amniotic fluid (up to several ounces per day)
- •Hair is growing on the scalp, and eyebrows and eyelashes are visible
- •Lanugo (fine, downy hair) covers entire body to regulate temperature
- •Baby can hear sounds clearly and may respond by moving or changing heart rate
- •Regular sleep and wake cycles are developing with distinct active and rest periods
- •Meconium (first bowel movement) is accumulating in intestines
- •Taste buds are fully developed
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Halfway through pregnancy - a major milestone to celebrate!
- •Visible baby movements that may be seen moving across your belly
- •Increased white or clear vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)
- •Possible varicose veins in legs due to increased blood volume and pressure
- •Shortness of breath as uterus pushes up on diaphragm
- •Increased sweating and body temperature
- •Possible swelling in feet and ankles
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Eat iron-rich foods at every meal combined with vitamin C
- •Include vitamin C-rich foods (85mg daily) like oranges, strawberries, kiwi, and broccoli for iron absorption
- •Stay hydrated with 10-12 glasses of water to support increased blood volume
- •Eat calcium-rich foods (1000mg daily) at every meal
- •Include foods rich in vitamin K like leafy greens for blood clotting
- •Eat magnesium-rich foods to support muscle and nerve function
- •Focus on nutrient-dense whole foods
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Celebrate being halfway through your pregnancy - you're at the midpoint!
- •Review anatomy scan results with your doctor to ensure everything looks healthy
- •Start actively preparing the nursery with furniture, paint, and decorations
- •Consider creating a detailed birth plan outlining your preferences
- •Sign up for childbirth classes if you haven't already
- •Start researching breastfeeding classes and lactation consultants
- •Take a special "halfway there" photo to commemorate the milestone
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Did You Know?
Congratulations! You're exactly halfway through your pregnancy journey! Your baby is now swallowing amniotic fluid and practicing digestion, which is essential training for life outside the womb.