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What is going on with your baby during week 16?  


Your baby is swimming in a tiny pool of amniotic fluid (about a cup of fluid has accumulated inside of you at this stage). This fluid plays an important role in the development of your baby's pulmonary system. The amniotic fluid allows your baby to breathe in the utero as the fluid moves in and out of baby's lungs. The fluid also provides protection to baby as it contains antibiotic agents to inhibit bacterial growth hence your baby is protected prior to its birth. The umbilical cord is attached to the lower part of baby's body. Legs are longer than arms and both limbs move; this can be captured on the ultrasound screen. Some women may also start to feel their baby move at this point of pregnancy; these feelings have been compared to gas bubbles. Many women do not recognize the feeling and may attribute it to being gas bubbles when actually it is their baby moving. Your baby measures at about 4½ inches (11.5 cm) and weighs close to 2¾ oz (80g).






        
 
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What is going on with you during week 16?
 
As your baby grows, so does your uterus and placenta. 6 weeks ago your uterus weighed about 5 oz (140g) and today it is about 9 oz (250g). The amount of amniotic fluid has also increased to about 7½ oz (250ml). As mentioned in the earlier section, some women may experience the initial flutters (very light fetal movements) at this early stage and many may confuse them for gastrointestinal sensations. Gradually you will become more certain the kicks and flutters.
 
What is going on with your head during week 16?
 
You are likely to be thinking about the tests (screen and diagnostic) and wondering if you did the right thing to have (or not have) done the test(s). There are of course pros and cons which you will have to weigh before you decide what to do. This will of course confuse you but with your doctor's advice and your partners support and the facts governing your situation, you would have made the right decision.
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