16 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby at 16 weeks

About the size of an avocado, your baby is growing stronger by the day. The little muscles are developing, the heart is pumping a steady amount of blood, and the eyes are beginning to make small movements behind closed lids. Some people start to feel the first faint flutters of movement around now.

Your body this week

You may feel more like yourself with steadier energy and an easing of early symptoms. A growing belly can bring some backache or round ligament tugging, and you might notice your balance shifting slightly. Many people experience the gentle, bubbly first flutters of fetal movement, often called quickening.

Tips for week 16

Paying attention to posture and wearing supportive shoes can ease back comfort as your center of gravity changes. If you have not felt movement yet, do not worry, as it varies widely and often becomes clearer in the coming weeks. Keep nourishing your body with iron rich foods to support your expanding blood supply.