Baby is the size of a papaya
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Month Month 5
Weeks to due date 18
👶 Your baby at 22 weeksEyebrows and eyelashes are visible; the lips are more defined. The baby can feel touch and grasp. 🤰 Your body at 22 weeksSwollen feet and ankles are common, especially in the evening. ✅ To do this weekPut your feet up and drink plenty of water. Sudden swelling of the face or hands needs a doctor (pre-eclampsia). 🚨 When to call your doctorVaginal bleeding or fluid leaking Severe tummy pain or cramping Fever over 38 °C Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling of face or hands (pre-eclampsia signs) Vomiting so much you cannot keep fluids down Find exactly how many weeks and days pregnant you are today, your trimester and your due date.
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← 21 weeks pregnant 23 weeks pregnant → ❓ Frequently asked questions
How many months is 22 weeks pregnant? 22 weeks is in month 5 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 5.1 calendar months since your last period), in the second trimester.
How big is the baby at 22 weeks? About the size of a papaya: around 27.8 cm long and 478 g (16.9 oz).
What should I do at 22 weeks pregnant? Put your feet up and drink plenty of water. Sudden swelling of the face or hands needs a doctor (pre-eclampsia).
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