Inside the Womb at 17 Weeks
Photo courtesy of Babycenter
Child length: approximately 7.1 Inches (about the size of a cantaloupe)
Child weight: 6.3 - 7.0 oz
At this stage: Early eyebrows and eyelashes are starting to grow. Scalp hair is now present. The intestines begin to accumulate the products of metabolism, that is, the first pooh. Your baby is very active now. The arms and legs are moving a lot. The movements will get stronger as time goes by.
This week your baby has mastered some simple reflexes such as swallowing, sucking and blinking. Your baby may even have a bout of hiccups.
Fat is also forming underneath your baby's skin and will continue to do so in the later months of your pregnancy. This will help prepare your baby for the temperature change from inside your womb to the outside world.
Fat is also forming underneath your baby's skin and will continue to do so in the later months of your pregnancy. This will help prepare your baby for the temperature change from inside your womb to the outside world.
Days left to birth: 161
Due date: 11 November 2013
Data Sources: Babycenter, Baby Bump, Pregnancy Assistant & Pregnancy Companion
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