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Pregnancy Tracker · Second trimester

17 Weeks Pregnant

Size of a
Turnip
Length
5.1"
Weight
5 oz
General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — bring questions to your OB or midwife.

Your baby at 17 weeks

Fat stores are beginning to develop under the skin, cartilage is turning to bone, and sweat glands are forming. The umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker.

How you might feel

Your appetite may pick up, and you might feel sharp round-ligament twinges as your uterus grows.

This week's tip: Eat balanced meals with plenty of fiber and fluids to keep digestion moving.
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Sources: Mayo Clinic — Fetal development week by week, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Cleveland Clinic — Fetal Development, NHS — Pregnancy week by week, AAP HealthyChildren.org — Prenatal & Pregnancy.