Baby Movements at Week 18

  • 24 Oct 2026

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  • 22 Weeks to go
  • Fetus is typically around 5.5 inches (14 centimeters) long from crown to rump, which is the measurement from the top of the head to the bottom of the buttocks. This is roughly the size of a cucumber or a bell pepper.

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