19 weeks pregnant

Your baby keeps putting on weight and will slowly fill out over the rest of pregnancy. The buds of adult teeth are forming behind the milk teeth.

How big is my baby at 19 weeks?

At 19 weeks your baby is about the size of a beef tomato, around 24.0 cm long and 272 g. Before about 14 weeks babies are measured from crown to rump; after that the figure is head to heel. These are typical figures from fetal growth charts. Your own baby may be bigger or smaller, and your scans are what count.

What is my baby doing at 19 weeks?

• Your baby keeps putting on weight and will slowly fill out over the rest of pregnancy.
• The buds of adult teeth are forming behind the milk teeth.
• Your baby may react to loud noises and is moving about a lot, even if you can't feel it all yet.
• Early movements can feel like bubbles, flutters or rolls.

What changes for me at 19 weeks pregnant?

• Pregnancy hormones soften your ligaments, which can leave your back, hips and knees feeling less supported.
• Sleep may be harder to come by as your bump grows.
• Avoiding heavy lifting can help protect your back and pelvis.

What is a good tip for this week?

Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees and another supporting your bump.

What can a partner do this week?

Take on the heavy lifting and shopping bags this week and beyond.

What should I know in Ireland at 19 weeks?

• Early pregnancy antenatal classes are meant to start before 20 weeks, so ask your maternity unit if they run them.
• If you're pregnant between October and the end of April, get the free flu vaccine from your GP or pharmacy if you haven't already.

Want these updates on your phone? The Lullagram app has a free pregnancy section with this week-by-week guide, Irish dates worked out from your due date, a contraction timer and more. When your baby arrives, the baby tracker is ready in the same app.