Second Trimester
19 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Heirloom tomato 🍅
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Heirloom tomato
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Length
15.3 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Second
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Week
19 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 19
Baby's brain is developing specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Vernix caseosa thickens to protect skin from amniotic fluid. In girls, the uterus is fully formed.
Brain developing specialized areasGirls' uterus fully formedVernix thickening
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Round ligament pain more noticeable
●Dizziness
●Hip pain
●Skin changes (melasma, linea nigra)
●Increased discharge
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- B vitamins for energy metabolism
- Vitamin E for skin elasticity
- Folate continues to be essential
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Wear supportive shoes to manage hip and back pain
- Prenatal belt support
- Gentle stretching for hip flexors
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Anatomy scan if not done at week 18
🔬 Hormone Changes
Relaxin and progesterone continue loosening joints. Increased blood volume (40-50% above normal).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team