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Week 21 of your pregnancy
Your baby is about the size of a carrot
Hair, eyebrows and fine downy hair are growing, and baby can now hear voices and sounds from outside.
carrot26.7 cm · 360 g
You this week
Your centre of gravity is shifting, so you may feel less steady. Backache and swollen gums are common.
Tips for this week
- Do your pelvic floor exercises
- Think about the whooping cough vaccine
- Talk to your midwife about antenatal classes
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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.