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Pregnancy Week 20

Discover how your baby is developing in week 20. Plus, get tips on dealing with everything from stress to nosy relatives.

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Fetal Development: Week 20

Your Baby Is the Size of a Artichoke

Your Belly This Month

Watch Your Baby's Growth

Feeling Baby Move: Weeks 18 to 21 of Pregnancy

You'll start feel your baby's fluttering movements (called quickening) between now and 22 weeks. Get ready, mama: Feeling him kick is one of the most magical parts of being pregnant.

Your Changing Body

This week is a cause for celebration -- you've reached the halfway point of your pregnancy! If you turn to the side these days, others will really notice a change in your profile -- you definitely look pregnant now.

Your Developing Baby

Your baby is as happy as a clam in your womb, as his well-developed limbs continue to explore by curling, flexing and kicking. And his hair, nails, and eyebrows continue to sprout.

Tip of the Week

Wacky, scary, vivid, and unsettling dreams are all totally normal during pregnancy. These dreams may be spurred by anxieties you have about motherhood or labor, along with insomnia, or trouble falling asleep.

Your Week 20 To-Do List

1. Talk to your other half about life after baby.

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An Inside Look

Take a unique look at Baby's development inside the womb this week.

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Pregnant woman crossing off the days until the birth

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Organize your doctor's appointments, save your ultrasound photos, and more--all in one place!

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More About Your Pregnancy in Week 20

Your Baby

The Inside Story: Your Baby in Week Twenty
Your baby's brain is developing this week, and she's nearly 10 inches long.
Your Developing Baby: Week 20
What's going on with your baby in pregnancy week 20? Find out all about important pregnancy milestones and exciting fetal development s...

Your Body

Heightened Sense of Smell
You may find that your nose is extra sensitive to all sorts of smells as your pregnancy continues.
High-Risk Pregnancies
Find out what it means to have "high-risk" pregnancy.
Round-Ligament Pain
Find out what round-ligament pain is and how you can try to ease your discomfort at home.
Your Expanding Uterus
Your uterus is well on its way to expanding to about 500 times its original size!

Your Self

Chronic Stress
Find out what might trigger stress hormones in you and how to keep your cool.
Cramping After Orgasm
Learn what's normal and what's not when it comes to cramping after an orgasm.
How Your Partner Can Interact with Baby
Get dad more involved in baby's life with these tips.
Dealing with Nosy Relatives
Navigating a web of nosy relatives can be one of the most frustrating parts of pregnancy.

Diet & Exercise

When Heartburn Persists
Try to combat heartburn with changes in diet and sleep before you turn to medicines.
B Vitamins Are Your Best Friend
B vitamins are essential during pregnancy. Here's how to ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.

Q & A

Q&A: High-Risk Pregnancy Emotions
Q&A: Having Multiples
Learn the best way to proceed when your ultrasound shows you're having more than one baby.