40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast Week 21 Taste Buds are Developing
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Jul 30, 2024 At 21 weeks, your baby is hitting key developmental milestones, with taste buds beginning to form! Learn about what’s happening in your body and how to manage stress during this exciting time. There's also guidance on planning for upcoming prenatal appointments. Plus, tips for dads and partners to stay involved are shared. It's a perfect opportunity to start thinking about your birth plan and gather helpful resources to ensure you're well-prepared as you approach the big day!
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Prenatal Taste Shapes Later Preferences
- Taste buds form and your baby swallows flavored amniotic fluid.
- Vanessa Merton cites research linking prenatal flavor exposure to later food preferences.
Baby Size And New Features
- Your baby measures about 10.8 inches and weighs ~399 grams this week.
- Vanessa Merton notes eyebrows, eyelids, and early external genital development.
Uterus Position And Blood Volume
- The top of your uterus sits about a half inch above your belly button this week.
- Your body circulates roughly 45% more blood and fluid during pregnancy.