Week 12 of pregnancy

12 Weeks Pregnant

First trimester

Baby size

About the size of a lime

5.4 cm

What's developing

Reflexes are developing — the baby may open and close fingers or curl toes. The face looks more human.

Common symptoms this week

  • Reduced nausea
  • Slight bump for some
  • Dizziness
  • Increased energy

This is an estimate for information only — only about 1 in 20 babies arrive on their due date. Always confirm dates with your midwife or doctor.

How big is a baby at 12 weeks?

Baby growth chart

Typical fetal length and weight from week 8 to week 40.

Weeks 8–40

Length

cm

Week 12: 5.4 cm

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Weight

grams

Week 12: 14 g

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Typical averages based on Hadlock / ACOG references. Weeks 8–20 use crown–rump length; weeks 21–40 switch to crown–heel — that's the small jump you'll see mid-chart. Real babies vary — your ultrasound is the reliable number for you.

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