Pregnancy Week 19: Development of the baby and Change to Mother

Babyment

Development of the baby

1. Baby is now 15cm in length and weights about 200g.

2. Baby can now swallow amniotic fluid. His liver is now able to generate urine. His senses of taste, smell, touch, vision or hearing start to develop.

Change to the expectant mother

1. The weight of expectant mother has increased so much that some look clumsy now.

2. Some mothers may now experience anemia which is usually caused by iron-deficiency.

3. The expectant mother may also experience lower back pain and back pain.