Congratulations! You’re almost halfway through your pregnancy journey. At this stage, your baby measures about 22 cm long and weighs around 250 grams—roughly the size of a large mango. Since the connective tissue under the skin hasn’t fully developed, your baby’s skin may look a bit wrinkled. As the senses grow stronger, your little one may begin to hear external sounds like your voice or singing, though the heartbeat and rhythms of your body remain the most familiar soundtrack.

Smiling sweetly? Yes! But walking softly and speaking quietly? Not necessarily. Staying physically active is incredibly important during pregnancy. Unless you have a medical condition or a risk of miscarriage, keeping up with regular exercise that suits your stage of pregnancy can help ease symptoms like back pain and fatigue, while also building flexibility and strength for labor.

Congratulations—you’ve reached the halfway point of your pregnancy! At this stage, your baby measures about 24 cm and weighs around 300 grams, moving frequently throughout the day. This is also when many expectant mothers undergo the 20-week ultrasound, an important scan to check the baby’s growth and detect any visible abnormalities. If the baby cooperates, you may even find out the gender during this appointment.