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9 Apr 2024

My baby at 19 weeks of pregnancy

Your Baby at 19 Weeks
As big as an artichoke
Length
6.3
Weight
10.6
At 19 weeks, your baby has grown to the size of a bell pepper, measuring around 6½ inches from crown to rump and weighing approximately 10 ounces. 
This is an exciting time in your pregnancy, especially since your baby's gender can often be identified during an ultrasound at this stage.
What's new this week?
Baby’s Changes Overview
Open 3D Baby to see all changes
  • Sex-Specific Development: If expecting a girl, her ovaries now contain over 6 million primitive egg cells.
  • Auditory Connections: Your baby hears your heartbeat and voice, connecting with you through sound.
  • Umbilical Cord Interaction: There's playful interaction with the umbilical cord, showing developing grip and movement.
  • Fetal Movements: You may feel rhythmic movements indicating your baby is hiccuping, along with kicks and punches.
  • Sensory Development: Rapid brain growth enhances sensory centers, allowing your baby to taste amniotic fluid, potentially influencing future food preferences.
  • Sucking Reflex: Your baby is refining the sucking reflex by practicing on fingers, toes, or the umbilical cord.
Nearly 70% of moms report an increase in energy at this stage, and the experience of feeling your baby's hiccups can be both charming and entirely normal.
Juliette, Midwife for 8+ years
Helping baby's development
  • Involve Your Partner: Encourage your partner to participate in preparing for the baby, such as painting the nursery, assembling the crib, or shopping for baby essentials. This teamwork can help reduce stress and make your partner feel involved.

  • Self-Care: Treat yourself to celebrate your progress. Whether it's a prenatal massage, a relaxing bubble bath, or simply enjoying some quiet "me" time, self-care is vital.

  • Iron-Rich Diet: To prevent pregnancy anemia, incorporate iron-rich foods into your diet, such as lean meats, fish, eggs, and iron-fortified cereals. Pairing these with vitamin C-rich foods can enhance iron absorption.

  • Foot Care: For swollen feet, try elevating your feet above your heart, taking regular breaks to stretch and move, wearing comfortable shoes, and considering compression socks to reduce swelling. Staying hydrated can also help manage swelling.
Top Asked Questions
When can I start preparing the nursery for the baby?

Many parents begin preparing the nursery in the second trimester, typically around weeks 20-24. This allows ample time to choose furniture, decorate, and organize baby essentials.

What is the purpose of the anatomy scan?

The anatomy scan, usually done around week 20, is a detailed ultrasound that checks the baby's growth and development, as well as the health of vital organs.

Can I continue to dye my hair during pregnancy?

Most experts consider it safe to dye your hair during pregnancy, especially after the first trimester. Consider using ammonia-free products and ensure good ventilation.

How can I manage pregnancy-related constipation?

To manage constipation, consume high-fiber foods, stay hydrated, and engage in regular physical activity. Consult your healthcare provider before using laxatives or stool softeners.

Juliette
Midwife for 8+ years
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Hello ladies this is my first pregnancy and I wanted to know are you supposed feel your baby moving at 19 weeks ?

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Every pregnancy is different. With my son I felt hard kicks at 14 weeks but I’m pregnant with my daughter now and I felt her at 20 weeks. If you haven’t felt the baby move yet it’s likely that you have an anterior placenta and that acts as a cushion so when the baby kicks you may not feel it. Or it’s possible that the baby just hasn’t started kicking much. You’ll be okay and it’s super normal💗💗
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It's hard to tell if it's ur baby moving..but I started paying attention to the time of day that I felt flutters..and now I know it's him ❤️😊 he likes to move in the mornings and at night
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Light brown spotting at 19 weeks is that normal? I just saw my baby on ultrasound yesterday

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Dr always told me any spotting go to the er
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Meredith
Long as it’s light and not consistent it’s usually normal.
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Domeyesi
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Have anyone experienced that your whole pregnancy you were expecting one baby and towards the end there was two?. ## I DONT WANT TO BE HER, LOL This is me at 19 weeks and I am currently 20 weeks.

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Is this just a fear you have or did they confirm you have twins?
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Domeyesi
fear...they confirmed it was only one and only one is shown through the ultrasound 😊
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🦋Morgan🦋
21 Apr 2023

For first time pregnancy moms: I'm 100% confident I feel little flutters of movement from baby at 19 weeks. So for those of you before 18 or 19 weeks, don't worry you'll be feeling baby move in no time 🥰

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Jessica
It’s possible I felt mine at 18 weeks
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🦋Morgan🦋
especially with 2, I would imagine so 😂😍❤️
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Taliah
20 Feb 2023

At 19 weeks do babies still look like aliens? I did a private 3d ultrasound at 19 weeks and she still look funny 😩. Im 21 weeks today and i have a ultrasound on friday im scared to even ask for a close up

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This was my little girl at 20 weeks. I wouldn’t say they look like aliens but they definitely look very skinny lol. No fat on their bodies yet.
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And this is when I went again at 31 weeks, huge difference once she fattened up.
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Raven
11 Oct 2022

I’m almost 19 weeks and I don’t look pregnant at all. This is my 5th baby too

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REYNA
Aww congratulations Some my last baby 5 I started to show at 24 weeks 🤰
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Raven
Thank you 😊 oh yea I definitely expect to be showing by then
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Mmmm
4 Aug 2022

Does anyone feel there baby move at 19 weeks? I feel like He use to move now he doesn’t. 😫

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Ajah
At 19 weeks I felt movement but it wasn’t consistent.
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Kelly
I felt movements at 14 weeks now that I’m 21 I feel the movement alllll day long and night
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MiaGeminiMommy
22 Jan 2022

So I’m going into 19 weeks due date 6/18. Anyone similar buying baby items yet? When is your baby shower planned ?

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I’m Due June 28th But I’m Doing Mines April 22nd Cause I’ll Have Him In May
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How do you know you will have him in May ?
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KGeorge
19 Jan 2022

I see all of y’all’s pretty baby bumps and I still am just chubby with no bump at 19 weeks 😭

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KGeorge
Me too! I don’t see mine, and im like hello?! You gonna come out?!
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You're not alone, I'm 19 w 1 day, not showing or feeling the baby but I just came from my doctor's appointment and he is doing well enough
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