Week 16, second trimester
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Appointments and key dates this week
- 16-week appointment
Day by day this week
- 16 weeks 0 days (day 112)It's natural for your partner to want to protect you and his baby, but you may need to help him get the balance right.
- 16 weeks 1 day (day 113)This is considered a safe stage of pregnancy with few or no symptoms, so it's a great time for a vacation.
- 16 weeks 2 days (day 114)Your baby is at his most mobile around now, and may even be doing somersaults in your uterus.
- 16 weeks 3 days (day 115)In pregnancy, it's even more important to find ways to relieve stress and keep worries in perspective.
- 16 weeks 4 days (day 116)Until you can feel your baby move, hearing the heartbeat is the next best way to bond.
- 16 weeks 5 days (day 117)Drinking enough is essential for good health in pregnancy, so carry a bottle of water everywhere.
- 16 weeks 6 days (day 118)Your baby is practicing breathing movements, which are vital to develop his chest muscles and help his lungs grow.
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.