Pregnancy, Whats Happening in Week Twenty One?
Week 21 signals the start of the second half of pregnancy. Both mother and baby continue to grow and feel more comfortable in their skin during this week. At 21 weeks, the baby now measures about 10 and one half inches long, weighing approximately three quarters of a pound. Most mothers should be able to detect fetal movement by now, as the baby’s kicks and punches have grown much stronger than in previous weeks. There may even be a noticeable pattern to this movement. Other developments include the growth of eyebrows as well as the development of the vagina for girls. Most pregnant women are feeling better in their 21st week than they did in their initial weeks of pregnancy. Although some of the more severe symptoms have likely subsided by this point, other side effects may have emerged. For instance, many women report skin irritations like acne, which is caused by fluctuating hormones. Using a mild cleanser can help (many prescription acne medications are dangerous during pregnancy,
