20 Weeks Pregnant-A Complete Guide To Your 20th Week

You're halfway through your pregnancy already – it's all happening so fast. Not all women happily accept their changing body shape, even though they're overjoyed to be pregnant. But bump doesn't have to mean frump. You've got a good excuse to treat yourself to a few attractive maternity clothes or to indulge in some pampering, perhaps by having a gentle massage. Keep up your exercise routine, because you'll feel energized and all the better for it.

20 weeks pregnant is how many months?

If you're 20 weeks pregnant, you're in month 5 of your pregnancy.

Your Baby's Development – Week 20

Did you know that your baby's stomach is now capable of absorbing most nutrients from the amniotic fluid (Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy? It is contained in the amniotic sac. It is a protective layer and helps in bone growth and lung development) he's swallowing?

1. When your baby swallows a bit of amniotic fluid for nutrition and hydration, he's also practicing swallowing and digesting—skills he will need when he is born
2. Some experts say that by this week your baby has developed taste buds too - so chances are if you eat cake, your baby's going to get a taste of it as well

Here are some of the changes that are happening during week 20 of