Fast Track Catch Up -Week 19

This Pregnant Body
Have you noticed your bellybutton changing? One thing you will notice, if you haven't already, is where you once had an "inee" you now have an "outee"! Your expanding uterus is pressing against your bellybutton and makes it stick out. If you have had an "inee" all your life, seeing your new "outee" will no doubt have you contemplating your navel.One of the most valuable resources for your birthing experience is a childbirth preparation class. Don't be afraid to ask a prospective childbirth instructor lots of questions when researching which class is right for you. Attending a childbirth class will help you feel more comfortable and in control throughout labor and delivery.

You may become more and more sensitive to smells, and the bad ones can overwhelm you every now and again. Stay on very friendly terms with your refrigerator, so it doesn't offend you with long-forgotten leftovers, turned science projects.

Your Baby
Your baby weighs approximately 7 ounces and is about 5.2 to 6 inches from crown to rump. The exterior layers of skin tissue are developing to form your baby's one-of-a-kind fingerprints. The amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby allows for the free movement of the arms and legs and is also sometimes swallowed to practice digestion.