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18th Week of Pregnancy

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Baby's Growth and Development in Week 18 of Pregnancy

Baby Development at 18 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby now can hear! He might hear your heart beat or your tummy gurgle.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development at 18 Weeks Pregnant

At 18 weeks pregnant, growing is your baby's number-one priority. Take a look at some of the developmental changes:

  • This week, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long, or about the length of a large tomato.
  • Your baby's skeleton continues to harden during the 18th week of your pregnancy. His leg bones and inner ear bones are the first to ossify (harden).
  • Your baby now can hear! He might hear your heart beat or your tummy gurgle.
  • He might hear loud sounds outside the womb.
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