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18th Week of Pregnancy

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Your Changing Body in Week 18 of Pregnancy

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It’s not just butterflies. You may feel baby start to move soon.

 
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Your Changing Body at 18 Weeks Pregnant

At 18 weeks pregnant, you'll start to experience some important milestones in your pregnancy.

  • You might feel baby start to move - little flutters - as early as the 18th week of pregnancy. This is called quickening. The next time you see your doctor, let him or her know about any fetal movement. He or she might ask you to keep track of your baby's movements using a kick count chart. It might be early for you and baby yet, so if you're not feeling flutters, that could be perfectly normal.
  • By your 18th week of pregnancy, you are becoming more emotionally attached to your baby. Have you started making a list of baby names?
  • Hormonal changes continue, which help your baby grow and impact your digestive and other systems.
  • Digestion remains slower and you might experience heartburn or constipation.
  • At 18 weeks pregnant, your skin might become blotchy or darken slightly on your face. It also might darken around your nipples or navel. You might have dry skin or itchy skin.
  • You might experience difficulty sleeping. Check out body pillows — they're great for extra comfort while you're sleeping.
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