The Science Behind Week 21 of Pregnancy
By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
Week-by-week pregnancy guidance, symptoms, scans, nutrition, birth preparation and postnatal recovery, written in plain language and checked against national health guidance.
By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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By week 23, the lungs begin producing surfactant and there is a real, if fragile, chance of survival with intensive care. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 23, the lungs begin producing surfactant and there is a real, if fragile, chance of survival with intensive care. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant…
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By week 24, viability is generally recognised and glucose tolerance testing is often scheduled around now. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 24, viability is generally recognised and glucose tolerance testing is often scheduled around now. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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By week 25, body fat fills out the wrinkled skin and hair gains its first pigment. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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By week 25, body fat fills out the wrinkled skin and hair gains its first pigment. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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