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Pregnancy Tracker · Second trimester

19 Weeks Pregnant

Size of a
Mango
Length
6"
Weight
8.5 oz
General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — bring questions to your OB or midwife.

Your baby at 19 weeks

A waxy, protective coating called vernix caseosa covers the skin, and the sensory areas of the brain that process taste, smell, hearing, and touch are developing. Hair is starting to grow on the scalp.

How you might feel

Leg cramps and lower back pain may show up as your body adjusts.

This week's tip: Stretch your calves before bed and stay hydrated to reduce nighttime cramps.
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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.