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Weekly Pregnancy Guide - Week 17
 
Baby
Mother
Weight: 4.2oz 120g
Length (CRL): 4.14" 10.5cm
Heart rate : 150 bpm
Your baby is "getting fat"! Actually, although fat now begins to form underneath the skin to provide insulation, most fat is deposited only in the third trimester.
Your baby learning to "breathe"! From regular movements of the chest, you can notice the "inhaling" and "exhaling" of amniotic fluid, which serve to train the lungs.
Don't be surprised if you see your baby sucking on a thumb!
Your baby is going through a rapid growth and so are you. You have probably gained between 5 to 10 pounds (around 2.5 to 4.5kg) at this point.
Your uterus is now around 2 inches (around 5 cm) below your navel, and maternity clothes are probably a must by now.
During your pregnancy, it is not uncommon for you to experience nasal congestion, nosebleeds, or an increase in vaginal discharge or sweating. The cause of these symptoms is normal and related to the increased blood volume.

 

Week 17 Fetus Picture(s):

week 4 embryo blastocyst

Week 17 pregnant belly picture:

week 2 - pregnant belly

 

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