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Pregnancy Week 21 Second Trimester | Pregnancy Week 20 | Pregnancy Week 22 The Mom: As your uterus grows, it begins to stretch the ligaments attached to the sides. These ligaments help support the growing weight. You may experience pain associated with this stretching called "round ligament pain". These are perfectly normal, and are simply as sign of your growing uterus and baby. Some women find that if they keep moving, they can work through the discomfort. If the pain is severe, or is accompanied by loss of fluid from the vagina, contact your OB or midwife. By this week, your uterus is now higher than your navel. It may even cause your navel to stick out. This will go away after childbirth. SYMPTOMS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE Breast Changes, tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola Frequent Urination Constipation Indigestion or heartburn Occasional headaches Stretch Marks (cocoa butter can help with these) Itching Round ligament pains The Baby: You can probably feel your growing baby move around quite a bit by now. You may be able to see little kicks and punches on your abdomen. Baby may be soothed by you rubbing your tummy and talking gently to him. Growth is starting to slow down some, but he is still almost 12 ounces. The average length is about 11 inches. Ultrasounds and Pictures: Second Trimester Ultrasound Pictures Second Trimester Belly Pictures For More Information: Round Ligament Pain Pregnancy Week by Week: Pregnancy Weeks 1 to 4 Pregnancy Week 5 Pregnancy Week 6 Pregnancy Week 7 Pregnancy Week 8 Pregnancy Week 9 Pregnancy Week 10 Pregnancy Week 11 Pregnancy Week 12 Pregnancy Week 13 Pregnancy Week 14 Pregnancy Week 15 Pregnancy Week 16 Pregnancy Week 17 Pregnancy Week 18 Pregnancy Week 19 Pregnancy Week 20 Pregnancy Week 21 Pregnancy Week 22 Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnancy Week 24 Pregnancy Week 25 Pregnancy Week 26 Pregnancy Week 27 Pregnancy Week 28 Pregnancy Week 29 Pregnancy Week 30 Pregnancy Week 31 Pregnancy Week 32 Pregnancy Week 33 Pregnancy Week 34 Pregnancy Week 35 Pregnancy Week 36 Pregnancy Week 37 Pregnancy Week 38 Pregnancy Week 39 Pregnancy Week 40 Each pregnancy, expectant mother, and unborn child is different. Your pregnancy may not progress the same as the information found here. The information here is based on the average pregnancy. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice your may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your pregnancy, we advise you to contact your doctor. CONTENT AREAS Pregnancy Main Page Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Week by Week Labor and Birth Questions and Answers Forum Cord Blood Pregnancy & Childbirth TOOLS Ovulation Calendar Due Date Calculator Due Date Club "What Week Am I In?" Pregnancy Calendar Birth Plans Gender Predictor PICTURES Ultrasound 3d Ultrasound Pregnant Belly Labor and Delivery HEALTH ISSUES Fertility Nutrition Pregnancy & Childbirth Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health Colic and Your Baby BABY SHOWERS Baby Shower Planning Baby Shower Games Baby Shower Ideas Baby Shower Food Baby Shower Gifts