Pregnancy Week-by-Week: Week 21-24

Your weight gain is increasing and everyone can clearly see that you are indeed pregnant. Enjoy this stage in which you are past early pregnancy symptoms and not yet experiencing the late pregnancy symptoms that will soon kick in.

Week 21

This week the fingernails and toenails are developed. You may have swollen legs and feet, so make sure to sit down and give yourself a break when necessary.

Week 22

Your baby now has a sense of touch. Your weight gain continues and you may start feeling a little heavier.

Week 23

Your baby’s skin is continuing to develop. You could be feeling more movements and some kicking this week.

Week 24

The inner ear is fully formed this week. You may be experiencing contraction-like sensations, but these are in all likelihood not real contractions.