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Pregnancy Tracker · Second trimester

22 Weeks Pregnant

Size of a
Spaghetti squash
Length
11"
Weight
15.2 oz
General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — bring questions to your OB or midwife.

Your baby at 22 weeks

The fetus now looks like a miniature newborn, with distinct lips and more developed eyes. The sense of touch is sharpening, and tooth buds are forming beneath the gums.

How you might feel

Stretch marks may appear, and you might notice occasional Braxton Hicks tightening.

This week's tip: Keep skin moisturized and wear a well-fitting, supportive bra as your body changes.
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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.