Halfway There

You've reached the halfway point of your pregnancy — 20 weeks. This week's anatomy scan gives the most detailed view of your baby yet.

Halfway point — Anatomy scan

This week's tip

💡 You've reached the halfway point — pause and appreciate that. A short, gentle walk to mark this milestone is a lovely way to honor how far you've come.

Baby this week

🍌

About the size of

a banana

Length

25.6 cm

Weight

300 g

Development

Baby is now measured from head to toe, not just crown to rump.
Baby can hear your voice clearly and may respond to music.
The digestive system is practicing processing amniotic fluid.
Nails on fingers and toes are forming.
Baby's sex is typically visible on the anatomy scan.

How you might feel

Your uterus has reached your belly button — a classic milestone.
Movement may feel like clear kicks and rolls now.
Achiness in the hips and lower back is common.
Skin stretching can cause mild itchiness.

Things to do this week

Attend your anatomy (20-week) scan
Find out the sex if you'd like to
Begin planning the nursery space
Sign up for a childbirth class if you haven't already
Start baby name conversations

When to contact your care team

This is general guidance, not medical advice.

Contact your care team with any questions raised during the anatomy scan — they expect it.

Partner tip

The anatomy scan is long and detailed. Come with a charged phone for photos and be ready to ask questions alongside your partner.