17 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 17 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a pomegranate: around 13.0 cm crown to rump and 140 g. Fat stores begin to build, and the skeleton is turning from cartilage to bone.
Your baby at 17 weeks
Fat stores begin to build, and the skeleton is turning from cartilage to bone.
| Size | About the size of pomegranate |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.0 cm crown to rump |
| Weight | 140 g |
Your body at 17 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.