16 weeks pregnant - Week-by-week guide
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Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Your baby is growing quickly and about to have another growth spurt. You will probably have put on some weight over the past few weeks too. On this page What's happening in my body? Constipation 2nd trimester pregnancy symptoms (at 16 weeks) What does my baby look like? Action stations More in week-by-week Sign up for emails What's happening in my body?You may see a midwife around now, who will weigh you and discuss how you're getting on, and you might get to hear your baby's heartbeat for the first time.You will also get the results of any blood tests that you had during your booking appointment.You will probably have been offered a test for 3 infectious diseases: HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis. If an infection has been picked up, then your midwife or doctor will talk to you about the best ways to protect your health and reduce the risk of passing on the infection to...