You at 21 weeks pregnant: indigestion and other symptoms

Your uterus

Your uterus is taking up more space in your abdomen. It’s up around your belly button now.

Heart burn or indigestion

You might be getting heartburn or indigestion because your growing uterus is putting pressure on your stomach. You might just need to burp a lot more often.

Food and eating

Even if you don’t feel hungry or don’t feel like eating, try to eat the recommended daily serves of healthy foods for pregnancy. Having smaller meals more frequently can make it easier to eat the recommended amounts.

Your baby at 21 weeks of pregnancy

How big is your baby at 21 weeks?

Your baby measures around 18 cm from head to bottom and weighs about 390 g.

What’s happening with your baby’s development at 21 weeks?

• Your baby’s legs have grown and look more in proportion with your baby’s body.
• Your baby’s brain is growing, but its surface is still smooth.

Things to think about at 21 weeks: work and pregnancy

If you haven’t already, it might be time to talk about your pregnancy with your employer and colleagues. This will help if your workplace needs to make arrangements to cover your parental leave.

Note that in Australia, it’s unlawful for you to be treated unfairly or to lose your job for being pregnant.

Things that might change in pregnancy: friendships

If you’re the first of your friends to become pregnant, some friends might not understand how you’re feeling. Many people find their friendship circle changes during pregnancy and after birth to include more people with children. You might find that some friendships naturally fall away, and that’s OK.