Week 18

Trimester 2

Baby's Development

Your baby is a bell pepper.

Halfway Almost There — Your baby is yawning, hiccuping, and swallowing amniotic fluid — good practice for feeding after birth. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are fully formed. If you're having a boy, his genitals are now visible on a scan.

Your Symptoms

  • Dizziness
  • Swollen feet
  • Leg cramps

NHS Appointments

The anomaly scan is usually booked for between 18 and 21 weeks.

Tip of the Week

When standing up, do it slowly to avoid dizzy spells as your blood pressure adjusts.

Track Your Due Date

Keep track of your pregnancy milestones, NHS scans, and countdown to your due date.

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NHS Resources

Find trusted information on financial support, antenatal classes, and local maternity services.

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