baby: your baby measures about 5. 2 to 6 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces. skin is developing and transparent appearing red because blood vessels are visible through it. creamy white protective coating called vernix begins to develop. mom-to-be: as your baby continues to grow you may be feeling some mid-pregnancy aches and pains by now -- lower abdominal achiness dizziness heartburn constipation leg cramps mild swelling of ankles and feet and a backache. dilated blood vessels might cause tiny temporary red marks (called spider nevi) on your face shoulders and arms. tip of the week: take care not to get overtired since rapid growth of the baby can compound the burden on your heart lungs and kidneys.
what can i expect during week 19 of my pregnancy?