21 Weeks Pregnant

At 21 weeks pregnant, you're almost halfway there! And you don't have to wait until Baby arrives to begin bonding. Learn more about prenatal bonding, your growing belly, pregnancy back pain, and more!

by Pregnancy Week-by-Week Contributors

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fetal development at 21 weeks illustration

Your little one will begin to fill out over the next few weeks. Fat layers form throughout your unborn baby's body. These layers will eventually keep him warm and insulated once outside the womb. Soft hair, called lanugo, covers his body, too. His eyelids are still closed, making him appear like he's sleeping, but frequent wiggles will let you know he's awake. You may also feel Baby hiccupping.Those jerky motions you feel in your belly are a result of little lungs practicing the important task of breathing.

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