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WeMoms
9 Apr 2024
My baby at 22 weeks of pregnancy
Your Baby
at 22 Weeks
As big as a papaya
Length
11.3
Weight
1.10
As you reach 22 weeks, your baby has grown to about the size of a mango, measuring approximately 11 inches long and weighing just over a pound.
What's new this week?
Baby's Changes Overview
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The genetic inheritance that you pass on to your future baby is transformed, through sensory stimulation
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- Growth Spurt: Prepare for a rapid growth phase, with your baby expected to double in size soon. This development is supported by the formation of a protective layer of fat under increasingly elastic and opaque skin.
Digestive and Placental Development: Your baby's digestive system begins to function, absorbing sugars through the placenta, which itself is growing more complex to meet nutritional demands.
Hearing and Movement: Your baby can hear external noises and is becoming more active. Responses to hot or cold beverages and post-meal activity are common, as are sleep cycles influenced by your movements.
Bone and Sensory Development: Bones are hardening, and senses are sharpening. Your baby is practicing breathing with amniotic fluid and starting to explore the environment by touching the umbilical cord and practicing swallowing.
This quiet week in terms of tests is an excellent opportunity to focus on hydration, rest, and preparing for the dynamic weeks ahead as your baby continues to develop at an astonishing pace.
Juliette, Midwife for 8+ years
Helping baby's development
- Avocado for Folic Acid: Avocados are a tasty and versatile source of folic acid, crucial for your baby's brain and spinal cord development. Aim for 600-800 mcg of folic acid daily.
Iron from Beans: Incorporate beans and legumes into your diet for their iron content, essential for oxygen transport to your baby. The recommended daily intake is 27 mg.
Vitamin D Sources: Seek out vitamin D in fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods to support calcium absorption and bone health. Pregnant women should aim for 600-800 IU daily.
Calcium in Cheese: Add cheese to your meals for a boost in calcium, vital for developing strong bones and teeth in your baby. Aim for 1,000 mg of calcium per day.
Vitamin C through Smoothies: Utilize smoothies to combine fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C, supporting your baby's skin, bones, and tissue development while aiding iron absorption. The recommended intake is 85 mg of vitamin C daily.
Top Asked Questions
When should I start considering maternity clothes for my growing belly?
You can start considering maternity clothes as your regular clothes become uncomfortable. Most women begin shopping for maternity wear in the second trimester.
What is the purpose of the fetal anatomy scan?
The fetal anatomy scan, usually done around week 20, checks the baby's growth and development, including vital organs, limbs, and overall health.
Is it normal to have backaches during pregnancy?
Yes, backaches are common during pregnancy due to the added weight and hormonal changes. Using proper posture and engaging in exercises can help alleviate discomfort.
What can I do to manage pregnancy-related skin changes?
To manage skin changes like pigmentation and acne, use gentle skincare products, apply sunscreen, and consult a dermatologist if needed for specific concerns.
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Angel
2 Dec 2023
22 weeks 1 day and baby boy is 1 lb 2oz. Is he big? What did your baby weigh 22 weeks?
Myla
I got my anatomy ultrasound yesterday, I am 19 weeks and my baby is 1 lb 1oz. I'm worried a little bit but I definitely ask my doctor next week when I see her
27 Mar 2024
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Angel
I asked my doctor, and she said I'm doing fine and joked about an 8 lb baby. I was like 🥴, said he wasn't too big or too small, so I guess
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Jessa
29 Nov 2023
This baby is non stop moving i do not remember my first baby being soooo active at 22 weeks.
Muffy&DaGuyz
Lol like all day type iish I don't remember this much movement either😂
27 Mar 2024
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💕DonDon💕
Idk whats going on im 20 weeks and we have officially named this lil boy the karate kid🤣🤣
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Christina
10 Mar 2023
So I’m 22 weeks and at 21 weeks my baby weight 14oz and he was 14.8cm top to bottom. Can anyone tell me what your measurements were around this time? I’m trying to find out if this is normal :( nervous!
Patricia
I’m 21 weeks and at 20 weeks my daughter weighed 12 ounces.
27 Mar 2024
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Christina
How long was she ? I’m concerned mine isn’t long enough
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tt
1 Mar 2023
Is it normal not to feel your baby move so much I swear my baby at this point idk what he’s doing I’m 22 weeks and a day 😭 he is not active like how I want him to be
Destiny
Yes this is how my baby is! Most of the time they are sleeping to!
27 Mar 2024
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Kidajah
27 Feb 2023
Currently 22 weeks pregnant. Going to an appointment today. What questions did you all ask your doctor at this point?
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What's their c section rate. Go over ur birth plan with them as far as accepting or denying heplocks. If the are supportive of eating and drinking during labor and free movement which is much needed. Intermittent monitoring and water birth. Whatever ur birth plan is. Refusing or limiting cervical checks to decrease chances of infection.
27 Mar 2024
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Blocked user
Lotus birth delayed cord clamping Recruiting or denying shots. Do ur research on those bc they fucking babies up
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Kay
22 Feb 2023
At 37 weeks she's here: Baby K was born on 2.22.23 at 3:22. Having sickle cell & preeclampsia made It a wild induction but worth every minute.
Tocquanna
How beautiful 😍
27 Mar 2024
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Dashae
13 Nov 2022
My baby was weighing 11 ounces at 19 weeks I’m now 22 weeks and have a appointment Thursday is that a good weight ?
Latai
My baby was 10 oz at 19 weeks..my doctor told me 12 oz is the average weight but 10 oz is nothing to worry abt
27 Mar 2024
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Nicole
I’m 18wks n when I went for my ultrasound she said my baby 19oz
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Martina
10 Jul 2022
Baby girl sucking her thumb🥰 this was at 19 weeks I am now currently 22 weeks❤️
Jessica
That's a great ultrasound li busy body
27 Mar 2024
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Aniya
Oh she's chilling just patiently waiting to come out
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Kellie
19 Nov 2021
I’m 22 weeks and I have a anterior placenta. Does anyone else have one and when did you start to feel your baby kick and feel it on the outside of your stomach?
💙Shay💙
I had an anterior placenta and started feelings kicks around 17 weeks and the placenta eventually moved to posterior which Im guessing will happen to you as well! They always move and your uterus still had a lot of growing to do!
27 Mar 2024
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Kellie
I can feel like her moving inside of me and little kicks and stuff I just would love for her dad to feel it on the outside of my stomach
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