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8 Weeks Pregnant - The size of a Raspberry

At eight weeks, your little one transitions from an embryo to a fetus, a term that originates from Latin meaning 'offspring.'

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At 21 weeks, your baby is now around 27 centimetres long, which is about the size of a large carrot or one of those big rulers you might have used in school. Your little one now weighs approximately 360 grams, which is nearly three-quarters of a pound.

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21 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Large Carrot

At 21 weeks, your baby is now around 27 centimetres long, which is about the size of a large carrot or one of those big rulers you might have used in school. Your little one now weighs approximately 360 grams, which is nearly three-quarters of a pound.

At 22 weeks, your baby has reached a major milestone—they now weigh around 450 grams, finally hitting the one-pound mark! Measuring about 27 centimetres long, your little one is now roughly the size of a small doll, an aubergine, or a papaya.

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22 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Papaya

At 22 weeks, your baby has reached a major milestone—they now weigh around 450 grams, finally hitting the one-pound mark! Measuring about 27 centimetres long, your little one is now roughly the size of a small doll, an aubergine, or a papaya.

At 23 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a Grapefruit, measuring around 30 centimetres in length and weighing approximately 500 grams.

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23 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Grapefruit

At 23 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a Grapefruit, measuring around 30 centimetres in length and weighing approximately 500 grams.

At 24 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a corn on the cob, measuring around 11.5 inches long and weighing in at about 1.3 pounds.

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24 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Corn-on-the-Cob

At 24 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a corn on the cob, measuring around 11.5 inches long and weighing in at about 1.3 pounds.

At 25 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a rutabaga, measuring around 34 centimeters in length and weighing approximately 1.5 pounds.

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25 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Rutabaga

At 25 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a rutabaga, measuring around 34 centimeters in length and weighing approximately 1.5 pounds.

At 26 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a Spring Onion, bringing them to about 2 pounds now.

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26 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Spring Onion

At 26 weeks, your baby is now about the size of a Spring Onion, bringing them to about 2 pounds now.

This is a special moment, as it’s the last week of your second trimester. Time seems to be speeding up, doesn’t it? Let’s take a look at what’s happening with your baby and your body this week.

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27 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Cauliflower

This is a special moment, as it’s the last week of your second trimester. Time seems to be speeding up, doesn’t it? Let’s take a look at what’s happening with your baby and your body this week.

Can you believe it? You're now in your third trimester, and while it might feel like you’ve been on this journey forever, the finish line is finally in sight.

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28 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Cucumber

Can you believe it? You're now in your third trimester, and while it might feel like you’ve been on this journey forever, the finish line is finally in sight.

This week marks an exciting milestone as you're just one week away from the 10-week countdown to your baby’s arrival. It’s hard to believe you’ve come this far, but there’s still a little journey left.

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29 Weeks Pregnant - The Size of a Butternut Squash

This week marks an exciting milestone as you're just one week away from the 10-week countdown to your baby’s arrival. It’s hard to believe you’ve come this far, but there’s still a little journey left.

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