22 Weeks Pregnant

Weight: ~1 pound (0.45 kg), the size of a Spaghetti Squash!

Length: ~11 inches (28 cm)

Development Highlights:

• Skin thin and reddish; vernix coating forming to protect skin.

• Lungs growing, but surfactant production minimal.

• Digestive system functioning; baby can swallow amniotic fluid.

• Hair on head thickening; fingernails forming.

Movements: More coordinated; hiccups may be felt as rhythmic movements.