Week 22 of pregnancy
22 Weeks Pregnant
Second trimester
Baby size
About the size of a papaya
27.8 cm
What's developing
Eyebrows and eyelids are fully formed. The lungs are practising rhythmic movements even though they don't breathe yet.
Common symptoms this week
- Swelling in feet
- Leg cramps
- Stretch marks
- Increased vaginal discharge
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 22 weeks?
Baby growth chart
Typical fetal length and weight from week 8 to week 40.
Length
cmWeek 22: 27.8 cm
Weight
gramsWeek 22: 430 g
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.55
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