Watch our video guide to Week 17 of your pregnancy journey:
What's Happening in Week 17?
Your baby is now about the size of a turnip! The skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone. Your baby is practicing reflexes like swallowing and sucking. The umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker.
Fat stores are beginning to develop under the skin, which will help regulate body temperature after birth. Your baby's hearing is also developing - they may start responding to loud sounds.
Tips for Week 17
- Talk and sing to your baby - they can hear you!
- You may notice a dark line (linea nigra) appearing on your belly
- Stay hydrated and eat calcium-rich foods for bone development
- Consider prenatal yoga or swimming for exercise
Track your baby's growth with a Growth Scan at Ultrasound Ireland.
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