3/28/2013

Baby at 18 Weeks Pregnant

Baby at 18 Weeks Pregnant - At 18 weeks into pregnancy, it is time for the baby in your womb growing rapidly. The muscles of the baby has started to contract and relax. This is the first week where you may feel the rotation or movement of the baby for the first time. And the baby's movements will be more intense with increasing week. At this time, babies also have started to hear the sounds. The baby can hear your heartbeat and the sounds around you. Babies can even surprised when they hear a sudden loud. It is time to start listening to classical music to help your baby's right brain development.

baby and classical music


18 Weeks Pregnant Baby Size

Your baby is now about 6 inches (14 centimeters) long and weighs about 190 grams. The blood vessels are formed and can be seen on the skin that is still very thin. The bones in the body are beginning to harden, and the ears are already in place. At this time, if the baby is a boy, the genitals begin to appear. And if it's a girl, then the uterine tube already formed and in place. This is a great time to do an ultrasound for the first time. Obstetricians can provide a lot of information to you about the condition of the baby in your womb.

baby ultrasound at 18 weeks pregnant

At the age of 18 weeks pregnant, the emotional connection between you and your baby will be more closely. Whatever you feel will also be felt by the baby in your womb. So when you are angry, happy, sad, scared, hungry, etc. then your baby will also feel the same as you do.

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1 comments:

  1. You know, the baby can feel every your emotion from the very very beginning. You should love him at your first day into pregnancy. Take care of your babies!

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