Week 16
‘Avocado’ Sized baby
Mumma, I'm now the size of an avocado and I can make a fist and even suck my thumb!
Ideal Weight90 - 110 g 
Ideal Height11 - 12 cm Your Baby
Week 16 development milestones
Avocado-sized now. Tiny fists are forming and thumb-sucking practice has begun.
What's Happening This Week
- Strong heartbeat Baby's heart pumps around 25 quarts of blood per day.
- Clenching fists Baby can make fists and even grip the umbilical cord.
- Stronger back The backbone is developing and baby can hold their head up.
- Eyes moving Eyes are starting to move behind closed lids.
Tip Of The Week
- Your mid-pregnancy scan happens around Wk 18-22 — schedule it soon.
- In this closeup view of the baby's profile, you can see how the facial features are becoming more defined.
- Notice that the sonographer has measured the length of the nasal bone.
- This specialized measurement may be useful in screening for some genetic anomalies.
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Lower back pain — called Pelvic Girdle Pain — starts this week as pelvic joints loosen. Mild leg cramps appear in the evenings. A warming Ayurvedic pain relief oil provides targeted relief safely. Try Mylo Pain Relief Oil that:
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Your bump is clearly visible now and regular clothes feel tight. A comfortable maternity kurti is stylish, soft on your skin, and grows with you. Try Mylo Maternity Maxi Kurti that:
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Symptoms you might feel
Lower back pain (PGP)
Your pelvic joints are loosening. Prenatal massage and pelvic tilts ease it.
Mild leg cramps (evenings)
Low calcium or magnesium often causes these. Bananas, dairy, leafy greens, nuts.
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Body consciousness
Your body is doing a lot right now. Comfy maternity wear and kind self-talk help.
Feeling baby's first flutters (some women)
'Quickening' feels like gas bubbles or butterflies — completely normal.
What's Happening in Your Body
Uterus rising
Uterus sits halfway between pelvis and navel.
Bump clearer
People around you may start noticing the pregnancy.
Weight gain steady
Gradual weight gain is normal in this phase.
Stronger appetite
T1 nausea has eased and hunger returns.
- Choose comfortable stretchy clothes — you'll need them more often now.
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