How Big is Baby at 20 Weeks?
Full Guide: Movements, Gender & Detail Scan
Unknowingly, you have reached the 20th week of pregnancy! This means you have successfully made it to the Halfway Mark 🎉.
This period is often called the "Golden Period" of pregnancy—morning sickness usually fades, and appetite improves. Most importantly, this is a crucial time for baby's development, and the famous "Detail Scan" usually happens during these few weeks.
1. Baby's "Specs" (Size Update)
- Size: Your baby is now about the size of a Banana! Length is approx. 16-25cm, weight around 300g.
- Skin: Covered in a white, waxy substance called "Vernix Caseosa". This natural moisturizer protects baby's skin from the amniotic fluid.
- Senses: Hearing is well-developed. He/She can now hear your heartbeat, stomach growls, and even your voice singing at KTV!
2. Highlight of the Week: Detail Scan
In Malaysia, doctors usually recommend a Detail Scan between weeks 20-24. This isn't just for photos, but to screen for abnormalities:
- Organ Development: Checking if the heart (4 chambers), kidneys, and bladder are complete.
- Physical Structure: Checking for Cleft Lip, Spina Bifida, and counting fingers/toes.
- Gender Reveal: If baby cooperates (doesn't cross legs), you can clearly see if it's a Boy or Girl this week!
3. Mom's Experience: First "Real Kicks"
- Stronger Movements: After week 20, kicks become more powerful. It's time to start the habit of Kick Counting.
- Increased Appetite: Many moms feel very hungry. Eat well, but control sugar intake to avoid Gestational Diabetes (GDM).
- Back Pain: As the belly grows, your center of gravity shifts. Use a Pregnancy Pillow between your legs while sleeping to relieve back pain.
💡 Conclusion: Halfway There!
Week 20 is a beautiful milestone. Your baby has grown from a tiny embryo into a little human.
If everything looks good in your Detail Scan, parents can confidently start preparing Baby Gear and surveying Confinement Centres! 💖
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