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Second trimester

Week 19

A protective coating covers your baby's skin.

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Baby size this week

As lovely as a mango

Measurements are averages — every baby grows at their own pace.

Length 15.3 cm 6.0 in
Weight 240 g 0 lb 8 oz

Your baby this week

  • A waxy coating called vernix protects the skin
  • Brain areas for smell, taste, hearing and touch develop
  • The kidneys continue making urine
  • Hair grows on the scalp

Your body this week

Round ligament pain
Backache
Nasal congestion
Skin changes
A little list for week 19

This week's to-do

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How we measure week 19

Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, following standard ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are crown-rump length in early weeks and head-to-heel from around week 20. Your care team may adjust dates after an ultrasound.

Continue to week 20

BumpCount offers general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.