20 Weeks Pregnant

20 Weeks Pregnant - your baby is the size of a small cantaloupe melon!
This free online resource details day by day help and information about being 20 Weeks Pregnant. Looking for pregnancy info? Not surprisingly, a pregnant woman has lots of pregnancy questions. Many pregnancy answers to your questions can be found in the 'weeks pregnant' guide detailed below.

 
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Some of your questions regarding motherhood maternity issues for those who are 20 weeks pregnant are detailed on this page. Our unique guide to Pregnancy Symptoms by Week will also prove extremely useful to all pregnant mothers-to-be.

A free, online resource for women who are 20 Weeks Pregnant

Day by Day - 20 Weeks Pregnant
Discover at a glance how your body is adapting and how your baby is growing and developing during the period when you are 20 Weeks Pregnant:

 
20 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect
Development and Changes
Week 20 - Day 1
You are half way through your pregnancy! Congratulations!
Week 20 - Day 2
Baby recognizes its' mothers voice
Week 20 - Day 3
Consider whether you want to find out the gender of your baby
Week 20 - Day 4
Your belly button may pop out as your uterus presses upwards
Week 20 - Day 5
Your baby has developed sleep and waking patterns
Week 20 - Day 6
Make sure you get enough rest - feelings of fatigue are common at this time
Week 20 - Day 7
Baby is about 19cm or 7.5 inches long & weighs about 12.3-15 oz (350-425 grams) - about the size of a small cantaloupe melon!
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Day by Day and Week by Week Guide - 20 Weeks Pregnant
Our useful 20 Weeks pregnant information guide can be used to help you understand the changes in your body and to your baby. There are facts, information and helpful tips about being 20 Weeks Pregnant - an informative countdown for pregnant women.

Common Pregnancy Questions at 20 Weeks pregnant

Answers to some of the most common questions asked by a woman who is 20 Weeks pregnant are detailed below

Pregnancy Question: What are the hCG levels at 20 Weeks Pregnant?
The serum test (blood test) uses 2-4 mL of venous blood for testing. The serum hCG levels at 20 Weeks pregnant, measured from the LMP (last menstrual period) are as follows:

17 - 24 Weeks since LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml

For a chart of normal hCG levels please refer to: hGC Levels

Pregnancy Question: 20 Weeks pregnant belly?
The baby you are carrying in your 20 Weeks pregnant belly is about the size of a small cantaloupe melon. A pregnant woman's belly is usually very upright during this stage of pregnancy.

Pregnancy Question at 20 Weeks pregnant: Pregnancy Weight gain?
Pregnancy Weight gain - try not to gain any more than one pound a week from the 20 Weeks pregnant stage and all subsequent weeks of your pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued new guidelines in May 2009 on how much weight to gain during pregnancy, based on the woman's BMI (body mass index) before pregnancy. The IOM's weight gain allowances for a woman, carrying one baby, is as follows:

  • An underweight woman should aim for a weight gain of 28-40 pounds
  • A woman of normal weight should aim for a weight gain of 25-35 pounds
  • An overweight woman should aim for a weight gain of 15-25 pounds
  • An obese woman should aim for a weight gain of 11-20 pounds
  • Keep a personalised 20 Weeks pregnant weight gain record.

Pregnancy Question at 20 Weeks pregnant: Can you fly during Second Trimester?
One of the most common questions asked at 20 Weeks pregnant is can you fly during second trimester? For the vast majority of women it is safe to fly when you are 20 Weeks pregnant in your second trimester as long as you are experiencing a healthy, normal pregnancy. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that women don’t fly after their 36th week of pregnancy.

Pregnancy Question: What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy at 20 Weeks pregnant?
There are various signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy at 20 Weeks pregnant. Many of the early symptoms of pregnancy will have eased off by this stage and the morning sickness or feelings of nausea would have subsided. This is the time when you will have a feeling of well-being. People may well say that you look 'blooming' at 20 Weeks pregnant! That said, some symptoms are reported when you are 20 Weeks pregnant include:

  • Heartburn
  • Backache
  • Constipation
  • Piles
  • Leg cramps
  • Braxton Hicks contractions

Smile at this Pregnancy Quote!
Being 20 Weeks pregnant is not always fun, so smile at this amusing motherhood maternity quote for all those who are 20 Weeks pregnant!

Pregnancy Quote
Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife
Motherhood Maternity Quote by Queen Victoria

20 Weeks Pregnant
The contents of this section provides facts, definitions and helpful information for women who are 20 weeks pregnant. The start, the various signs and symptoms and development phases.

  • Stages of pregnancy and countdown for 20 weeks
  • Development, growth, changes & phases
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  • Daily and Weekly Pregnancy Stages for 20 weeks

Pregnancy Stages for Week 20 is for information purposes
Discover how your body is adapting and how your baby is growing and developing via the information found on this page. Every pregnancy is different and the above information about the day by day changes experienced by a woman who is 20 Weeks Pregnant is therefore generalised to act as a guideline for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment please consult your doctor.

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