Week 18 of Pregnancy
Baby's growth
At 18 weeks the head represents about one third of the total body length, the neck is more developed. The eyes have moved to the front of the face, the eyebrows and eyelashes are beginning to form and the ears look more human.
Weight: 6 3/4 ounces / Size: 5 1/2 inches
Changes in mother
Changes in the mother, your uterus is the size of a coconut. If you are planning to have an amniocentesis, it should be done between the 16th and 18th week of pregnancy.
It's good you know...
Always include a portion of the cereal group in all meals, as it will help in the absorption of the vegetable protein. If you are a strict vegetarian, substitute soy milk and soy grain for dairy products.