Around the halfway point
This week your baby is about the size of a banana.
Everyone's movement pattern is unique; get to know your baby's own rhythm over time.
This scan checks your baby's growth and looks in detail at how their body is developing. For many it's a chance to see their baby moving, which can be a moving experience, though it's also a medical check so some nerves are understandable. If anything comes up, your midwife or doctor will talk you through what it means and any next steps.
With a first baby, many people start to feel movement after 20 weeks, so this can be around when those early flutters appear. They often feel like gentle swirling or bubbling and come and go rather than happening all the time. Movements settle into a pattern you'll gradually get to know over the coming weeks.
If you have questions about symptoms, vaccines, or movement, your midwife or doctor can guide you.
In the coming weeks movements usually grow stronger and more regular.
Services ParentSide defines for this stage. Each page explains what the service covers and which professionals are approved to provide it.
