Your baby now weighs around one pound. From around now, they start to weigh more than the placenta. They’re about the size of a bag of sugar. Your baby is getting into a pattern of sleeping and waking, which may not be the same as yours. When you're in bed at night trying to sleep, your baby may be wide awake and moving about. Your baby’s lungs are not yet ready for life outside the womb but they’re developing fast. Even though they can’t breathe in the womb, your baby is practising their breathing movements
for life outside. They get all their oxygen from your blood through the placenta until they take their first breath after they're born. Get help to stop smoking. Your pregnancy symptoms in week 22Stretch marksDuring pregnancy your hormones can soften the fibres of your skin, making it more prone to stretch marks. These are streak-like marks that appear on your bump, or possibly boobs and thighs. They aren’t harmful and don’t cause any medical problems. Stretch marks in pregnancy are common, completely natural and will fade after your baby is born. Read more about stretch marks. Swollen feet and handsIf rings on your fingers or your shoes feel a bit tight, this is maybe because of more fluid in your body (known as oedema). This is normal during pregnancy. But get medical advice from your midwife, GP or the hospital straight away if you have any of the following symptoms:
These symptoms can be signs of pre-eclampsia. What to do in week 22Don't forget your pelvic floorMake sure you give your pelvic floor muscles a workout as part of your daily routine. Try doing them when you brush your teeth or put the kettle on. Toning up your pelvic floor muscles an help reduce the risk of stress incontinence – small leakages of wee when you cough, laugh or sneeze.
The whooping cough vaccineSpeak to your midwife or GP if you haven’t been offered the whooping cough vaccine yet. Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant can protect your baby from developing whooping cough in the first few weeks of life. It’s understandable to feel nervous about having a vaccination in pregnancy. But there is no evidence that the whooping cough vaccine is unsafe for you or your unborn baby. The Covid-19 vaccineWe're here to support you with the latest information about pregnancy and coronavirus, which is based on official guidance from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Try to avoid infectionsGetting an infection in pregnancy is not likely to harm your baby. But it is important to do what you can to avoid them. Simple ways to avoid infections in pregnancy include:
Contact your GP, doctor or midwife straight away if you have a high temperature or any symptoms of an infection. Review datesReviewed: 11 July 2022 | Next review: 11 July 2025 Find out what happens next
Is baby fully developed at 22 weeks?Your baby when you're 22 weeks pregnant
Some parts of your baby are complete at this stage: Your baby is about 19 cm from head to bottom and weighs around 460 gm. Your baby's inner ear is adult size. The retinas of your baby's eyes are fully developed.
Is 22 weeks pregnant considered 6 months?22 weeks pregnant is how many months? If you're 22 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy.
How big is a 22 week pregnant belly?At the 22nd week of pregnancy, your belly measures approximately 20-24 cm (7.9 -9.5 in) from the pelvic bone to the top of the uterus. You can also get stretch marks that are caused because the skin stretches rapidly that is actually torn below the surface.
What is my body doing at 22 weeks pregnant?Key Takeaways at 22 Weeks Pregnant
At this point, your bump has popped and things might be a little cramped. Braxton Hicks and back aches may have you feeling mildly uncomfortable. Switching positions and getting some light movement should help!
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