Sensible Advances: Your Baby in the Twenty-First Week of Pregnancy
- Baby size 26.7 cm
- Approximate weight 360 g
- About the size of a carrot
In the twenty-first week of pregnancy, your baby has grown noticeably and measures approximately 26-28 cm and weighs around 360-400 grams. The baby's movements are more frequent and you are likely to feel regular kicks and movements. Sensory development is in full swing; The systems of taste, smell, sight, hearing and touch are all present and beginning to function. The baby is also developing a sleep-wake pattern and may hiccup. This period is crucial as the baby continues to develop and prepare for the second half of the pregnancy.