16 weeks pregnant
Trimester 2
Your baby is about the size of an avocado.
- Length
- 11.6 cm (about 5 in)
- Weight
- 100 g (about 3.5 oz)
What is happening at 16 weeks
Your baby's legs are growing longer and the head is more upright. Some people feel the first faint flutters of movement around now.
Not sure exactly how far along you are? Find your estimated due date and follow your pregnancy week by week.
Sizes and weights are typical averages and vary from baby to baby. This is general information, not medical advice. Your provider is the best guide to how your own pregnancy is progressing.
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