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You

Can you feel butterflies fluttering in your stomach this week? That's a great sign. The feeling is called quickening; it's when you first feel the movements of your baby. It may feel like gas, an upset tummy or like butterflies floating around in your stomach, but it really is baby on the move.Quickening starts from week 16 but becomes more pronounced by week 18 - 20. You may find it easier to feel those early fluttery movements if you lie down. The distinctive kicks and punches are still a few weeks away and that is most likely when your partner will be able to feel baby's movements, too.

Your Baby

Baby is 11.6cm long, weighs 100 grams and has enough muscle strength and coordination for her to form a fist. Her fist is small and tightly clenched and fine details are beginning to emerge. The creases between her fingers, knuckles and palm are beginning to appear. Her nails are starting to grow and the fingerprints that make her completely unique are now programmed in the skin, but won't be apparent for several more weeks.

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