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Pregnancy Week 22

As your baby continues to develop in week 22, it's time to start learning about cesarean sections, blood clots, and more.

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Watch Your Baby's Growth

Developing Senses: Weeks 22 to 25 of Pregnancy
Developing Senses: Weeks 22 to 25 of Pregnancy

Your baby's ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel are developing stronger each day. Learn which of her senses are already working.

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Your Changing Body

Feeling dizzy? This is another normal pregnancy side effect, and it's due to the fact that your blood pressure has dropped. Your blood can't move as fast as it used to, so you may feel lightheaded when you stand up or after standing for a long period of time. You're probably enjoying the benefits of pregnancy hormones now in the form of thicker hair.

Your Developing Baby

Your baby's previously see-through skin will now become opaque. However, it will remain wrinkly, red and covered in vernix until more fat helps to fill it out. Also this week, he's fine-tuning his sense of touch (thanks to maturing brain cells and nerve endings). Your baby may experiment with these newfound skills.

Tip of the Week

Tired of taking a back seat to your bump? The days of chatting about yourself or your favorite TV shows may seem long gone. Now all your friends want to talk about is your due date, the nursery, and baby names.

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Your Week 22 To-Do List

1. Plan logistics with your baby shower host.

Week 22

An Inside Look

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

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!

Ask Parents About Week 22

We've got answers to your questions from experts and parents who've been there.

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We've got answers to your questions from experts and parents who've been there.

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Everything in Pregnancy Week 22

More About Your Pregnancy in Week 22

Your Baby

Your Body

  • Aches and Pains

    Learn how to fight the aches and pains that come with pregnancy, from your head to your hips.

  • Blood Clots and DVT

    Find out what to watch out for concerning blood clots and DVT during your pregnancy.

  • Once A Cesarean Delivery, Always a Cesarean?

    Cesareans differ from mom to mom, and so do the range of options you have for your second birth after a cesarean.

  • Goodbye, Waistline

    You're probably sporting a pretty big bump at this point. Don't worry about it-just enjoy your new pregnant body!

  • Urine Leaks

    If you're experience the occasional urine leak, don't be embarrassed-it's completely normal.

Your Self

  • At-Your-Desk Neck Stretch

    Try these safe stretches to release built-up tension in your neck.

  • Nighttime Waking

    Try these simple fixes to help you sleep better at night.

  • Protecting Your Career

    Deciding to be a working or stay-at-home mom is a big decision, and something you should think about seriously before the baby is born.

  • Staying Safe Outdoors

    Staying safe when you're outside alone is especially important now-you're protecting two lives!

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