17 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby is as big as a pear.

Pear
Baby's size
Baby size comparison at week 17: Pear
23
Weeks to go!
T2 · Second TrimesterWeek 17 of 40

Baby's skeleton hardens from cartilage to bone. Fat layers begin to form.

Progress43% · 23 weeks left
Baby size
Pear
Length
13 cm
Weight
140 g

Baby's development

  • Sweat glands develop.
  • Heart now regulated by the brain.

What's happening to you

  • Centre of gravity shifts — watch posture.
  • Stretch marks may appear.

Tips for this week

  • Moisturise belly, hips, thighs daily.
  • Wear supportive footwear.

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