Week by week · Trimester 2

Pregnancy Week 18

Your baby is about the size of a bell pepper this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Ears reach their final position — the fetus can hear your heartbeat and muffled voices.

💛 How you might feel

Feeling baby move? Many first-timers do around now. Dizziness when standing fast is common.

✅ This week's to-do

Talk, read, or sing — the baby is listening, and your voice is the favorite.

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

One short email when you enter a new week — what's developing, what to feel ready for, what to do. Timed to you.