16 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 16 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an avocado: around 11.6 cm crown to rump and 100 g. The eyes can make small, slow movements.
Your baby at 16 weeks
The eyes can make small, slow movements.
| Size | About the size of avocado |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.6 cm crown to rump |
| Weight | 100 g |
Your body at 16 weeks
Many women feel their best in the second trimester. Appetite returns and your bump starts to show.
For your partner
Energy often returns, so it's a good time to plan.
- Plan a short trip or day out
- Research your hospital and costs
- Start the baby-name shortlist
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes.