Second trimesterWeek 19 of 40

Your baby at 19 weeks pregnant

Your baby is the size of a mango — about 6.0 in long and weighing approximately 8.5 oz.

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Mango
The size of a mango
Length (crown to heel)
6.0 in
Approximate weight
8.5 oz
Baby's hand
23mm
Baby's foot
26mm
Pregnancy progress42%

🌱 Baby's development at 19 weeks

Vernix caseosa — a waxy protective coating — is forming on your baby's skin.

🤰 Your body at 19 weeks

Braxton Hicks contractions — painless tightenings — may begin around now. They're completely normal, but contact your midwife if they're regular or painful.

✨ Did you know?

Vernix caseosa, the waxy coating forming on your baby's skin, is a remarkable substance — it keeps skin moisturised and actively fights infection.

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