Week 22, second trimester
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Appointments and key dates this week
- Whooping cough vaccineUsually around 20 weeks, best before 32 weeks
Day by day this week
- 22 weeks 0 days (day 154)Staying professional at work sets the tone for how colleagues treat you during pregnancy.
- 22 weeks 1 day (day 155)If your emotions are all over the place, have a good cry, ideally on someone's shoulder. You'll feel much better.
- 22 weeks 2 days (day 156)Now that your baby's ears can process sound, his hearing will gradually improve.
- 22 weeks 3 days (day 157)You'll probably make new friends during pregnancy, but some old friendships may change.
- 22 weeks 4 days (day 158)Now that he can hear, your amazing baby is starting to be able to remember things too.
- 22 weeks 5 days (day 159)The occasional dizzy spell is common in pregnancy and not a sign that anything is wrong.
- 22 weeks 6 days (day 160)When clumsiness strikes, even walking in a straight line may be a challenge!
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.