There are significant increases in the baby’s development during this week, and some of these developments are quite unique; some of these developments are-

1. Size:

Your baby at 16 weeks will be almost 4-1/2 inches long and weighs almost 4 ounces. That is double the size compared to 4th and 5th week of pregnancy. This is a significant growth where your baby is now big enough to move around in the belly freely as most of their limbs have developed completely by this time. At the end of pregnancy, your baby will be a proper size of exactly around 6-1/2 inches long, and the miracle is that the baby will grow significantly after the few weeks of their birth.

2. Genitals:

You can ask the doctor to check to see whether the fetus is either a boy or a girl because, at this point, the genitals are fully developed allowing the doctor to determine the gender of your baby. The genitals allow for a perfect urination system, also allowing the baby to have a fully functioning kidney system. The genitals are the most important development in the 16th week.

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3. Lungs:

The baby can now breathe on its own, inhaling and exhaling the amniotic fluid around them. The lung developments are also a great development in regards to the 16th week of pregnancy. The lungs are the most important parts of the body in line with the heart and the brain. No matter what we all need, our lungs heart and brain to survive; thus, lung development is of great importance during this week.

4. Eye:

The visual sensors of baby likewise enhance this week, making the baby gently touchy to light. Ultrasounds show the baby covering its eyes with its hands when there is too much light. Babies become uncomfortable because of strong light as visual sensors are still developing. As the eyes are medium through which your baby can see the universe; thus, the development of visual sensors is equally important.