Week 22 of pregnancy — 2nd trimester. Baby is the size of a spaghetti squash 🥦, approximately 27.8cm long and weighing 430g. Grip reflex developing. Lips more distinct. Sleep cycles established. 55% of the 40-week journey complete, 18 weeks remaining.
PREGNANCY WEEK 22 — 2nd TRIMESTER
🥦
spaghetti squash
baby is about the size of a spaghetti squash
WEEK
22
of 40
LENGTH
27.8cm
crown to rump
WEIGHT
430 g
approximate
18 weeks remaining · Grip reflex developing. Lips more distinct. Sleep cycles established.
WEEK 22 — BABY'S DEVELOPMENT
2ND TRIMESTER · Weeks 13–26
Grip reflex developing. Lips more distinct. Sleep cycles established.
HOW YOU MAY FEEL
Braxton Hicks contractions may start. Heartburn, swelling common.
WEEK 22 KEY FACTS
Gestational age
Week 22
Trimester
2nd (T2)
Baby length
27.8cm
Baby weight
430 g
Progress
55% complete
Weeks left
18 weeks
What happens at week 22 of pregnancy?
At week 22 of pregnancy (2nd trimester):\n\nBaby development: Grip reflex developing. Lips more distinct. Sleep cycles established.\n\nBaby size: spaghetti squash 🥦\nLength: approximately 27.8cm (crown to rump)\nWeight: approximately 430g\n\nPregnancy progress: 55% complete (18 weeks remaining)\n\nGestational age is counted from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), not from conception. Week 22 begins on day 148 and ends on day 154 from your LMP.
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Pregnancy week 22 · 2nd trimester · Baby size: spaghetti squash 🥦 · 27.8cm · 430 g · Sources: ACOG, WHO fetal growth data