Week 18 of Pregnancy
Hearing approaches full function and movements become more distinct.
Fetal size
Bell pepper
- Length
- 14.2 cm
- Crown-rump (CRL)
- Weight
- 190 g
Fetal development
- Hearing is nearly complete — a great window for talking, reading, or music.
- Myelin sheaths begin forming around nerves.
- Female reproductive organs settle into place.
Maternal changes
- First-time parents often feel quickening around now (typical range: weeks 18–22).
- Varicose veins or hemorrhoids may begin to appear.
Recommended checkups
- The anatomy scan checks fetal organs in detail.
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.