19 Weeks Pregnant
At 19 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a pear.
- Length
- 13 cm (5.1 in)
- Weight
- 140 g (5 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 5
- Weeks to go
- 21
Size of a pear
Your baby at 19 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a pear. A waxy coating called vernix caseosa is forming on their skin to protect it from the amniotic fluid. Their senses of hearing, smell, taste, sight and touch are developing.
Your body at 19 weeks
Round ligament pain, a sharp tug in your lower belly or groin when you move suddenly, is common as your uterus grows.
Common symptoms at 19 weeks pregnant
- Round ligament pain
- Hip pain
- Skin changes
- Leg cramps
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 19
- Move slowly when you change position, roll to your side to get out of bed.
- Try prenatal yoga or swimming for aches.
- Start researching childbirth classes.
Your week 19 checklist
- Move slowly when changing position
- Try prenatal yoga or swimming
- Research childbirth classes
Helpful at 19 weeks
19 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 19 weeks pregnant?
At 19 weeks your baby is about the size of a pear: around 13 cm (5.1 in) long and weighing about 140 g (5 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 19 weeks pregnant?
19 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 21 weeks away.
What is round ligament pain?
A sharp, brief pain in your lower belly or groin, often when you stand up, cough or turn quickly. It happens as the ligaments supporting your uterus stretch, and it is harmless.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.