You’re 20 weeks along, which means you’re already halfway through your pregnancy!

Take a deep breath if you’re free to, that is, sincecongestion during pregnancyis very common.

Only 4 months left to go!

Your baby at week 20

).Boy or girl?Curious about whether that melon-sized belly has aboy or a girlinside?

Your little girl also has primitive eggs in tiny ovaries now, about 7 million of them.

So dont be concerned if your bump is bigger or smaller than the bump next door.

Your baby at week 20

shoes while youre out and switch into slippers when you get home.

Unsure if you want tofind out babys sex?Remember that there is no right or wrong decision.

If a movement hurts, stop.

Your baby at week 20

But if your skin is dry, you’ll do best to choose moisturizing products.Go nuts for nutsLove nuts?

So in a nutshell, go nuts within reason, of course.

If you’re 20 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 5 of your pregnancy.

Your baby at week 20

Only 4 months left to go!

Here’s some more information onhow weeks, months and trimesters are broken down in pregnancy.

How big is my baby at 20 weeks?

sweet potato

Your little champ weighs about 10 ounces and has a height, crown to rump, of about 612inches.

Boy or girl?

Curious about whether that melon-sized belly has aboy or a girlinside?

sweet potato

Now’s your chance to take a peek!

Your little girl also has primitive eggs in tiny ovaries now, about 7 million of them.

By birth, that number will be down to 1 or 2 million.

Your little … thumbsucker?

Your Body at Week 20

Halfway there!

Now that youre at the midpoint of your pregnancy (20 weeks down, 20 more to go!

So dont be concerned if your bump is bigger or smaller than the bump next door.

Your little … thumbsucker?

As always, check in with your doctor if youre really worried, but try not to over-scrutinize.

All bumps are beautiful and normal, no matter how big or small.

But even though your nails might be long, they can alsoturn dry and brittle.

Your little … thumbsucker?

Feeding your growing appetite

Are you in the Hunger Zone?

But before you dig into that all-you-can-eat buffet at lunchtime, here’s something you might want to consider.

Unsure if you want tofind out babys sex?

Your little … thumbsucker?

Remember that there is no right or wrong decision.

It’s completely personal up to you (and your partner if you have one).

Haven’t started yourbaby registryyet?

Your little … thumbsucker?

Keep track of all your registries in one place with What to Expect’sRegistry Builder.

Hoping to learn the sex of your baby?

Youll find out that and much more during the20-week anatomy scan.

Your little … thumbsucker?

You may even catch a glimpse of your baby sucking a thumb!

You may think the subtle motions are butterflies, gas or a grumbling tummy, however.

Ask your practitioner how to tell the difference if youre not sure.

Your little … thumbsucker?

Remember that when you’re exercising, andstretch safelybut don’t overstretch.

If a movement hurts, stop.

But if your skin is dry, you’ll do best to choose moisturizing products.

Your little … thumbsucker?

And even though they’re high in fat, it’s mainly the good-for-you kind especially baby-brain boosting AHA.

So in a nutshell, go nuts within reason, of course.

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Your little … thumbsucker?

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Occasional headaches

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