Week 21 of Pregnancy
Movements become more pronounced and start forming patterns.
Fetal size
Carrot
- Length
- 26.7 cm
- Crown-to-heel
- Weight
- 360 g
Fetal development
- The digestive system processes amniotic fluid, producing meconium.
- Eyebrows and eyelashes grow in.
- Day/night rhythms start forming.
Maternal changes
- Movement patterns become noticeable.
- Bleeding gums and nosebleeds are common.
Recommended checkups
- Routine prenatal visit (blood pressure, urine, fundal height).
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.