This is the time. When you lie down, you have to sleep on your side. Your baby and your uterus are now so big that it will start to press against your back. So, it is at best you sleep on your side, every time. Pregnant women at 18 weeks will see another host of changes in her body. Sounds scary sure, but it really isn’t. You just need some good rest or a nice massage.

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• Month and Trimester || What to Expect || Signs and Symptoms ||
• Baby Development || Activities || Diet and Exercises ||
• How to Overcome Stress || Medical Tests and Scan || Ultrasound ||
• Tips and Precautions || Risks to Face || Checklist ||

Which Month and Trimester are You in at Pregnancy Week 18?

You are in your fourth month of pregnancy, the second trimester. But believe us, you will have more energy and be more active than you were in your first trimester.

18 Weeks Pregnant: What to Expect?

The total months covered during pregnancy is nine months which is a good 40-week plan. Because of all frequent doctor visits and weekly monitoring, pregnancy is mostly counted in weeks. These 40 weeks are categorized into three parts. The first, second and third trimester; in this article, we are talking about the 18th week of pregnancy. This is the second trimester which is also known as the ‘golden era’. Week 13 to 27, the ideal time for the second trimester is finally when the mother has gotten used to all the new changes in and around her.

See More: 17 Weeks Pregnant Baby Movement

Her previous symptoms, like morning sickness and haphazard emotions, are now controlled, and she finally can enjoy a good night’s sleep. With the passing of time, the fetus develops slowly, and thus it is at this time when the development monitoring is required more than ever to ensure healthy growth. Week 18 sees a lot of developments in the fetus, some of which are enlisted below.