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Second trimester

19 weeks pregnant

Quick answer

At 19 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a mango: around 15.3 cm crown to rump and 240 g. A protective, creamy coating called vernix covers the skin.

Your baby at 19 weeks

A protective, creamy coating called vernix covers the skin.

SizeAbout the size of mango
Length15.3 cm crown to rump
Weight240 g

Your body at 19 weeks

You may feel the first flutters. The detailed anomaly scan usually happens around now. Backache is common as your posture changes.

For your partner

She may feel the first kicks. You might soon too.

  • Put your hand on the bump in the evening
  • Join the anomaly scan
  • Talk to the bump; baby will hear you soon

Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes.

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