Title: Fetal Size and Other Developments at 20 Weeks | LoveToKnow
Headings: Fetal Size and Other Developments at 20 Weeks
Fetal Size and Other Developments at 20 Weeks
Size of Fetus at 20 Weeks
Other Characteristics of a 20 Week Fetus
Development of the Fetus
Determining the Sex
Changes in the Mother at 20 Weeks
Every Pregnancy Is Different

Content: If the baby cooperates, the technologist should be able to see the three lines that represent the labia folds for girls or a penis and scrotum for boys. If the baby allows a look during the ultrasound, the prediction of the sex is very accurate--around 80 to 90 percent. If you don't want to know the sex, let the doctor and technician know beforehand so you can avoid any unwanted peeks. While ultrasounds take around half an hour and are painless, they are not necessary procedures during a healthy pregnancy. Many moms-to-be ask for one ultrasound during pregnancy for the determination of the sex and also for reassurance that the fetus is developing normally. Most obstetricians perform at least one ultrasound routinely during a normal pregnancy. Changes in the Mother at 20 Weeks
In addition to the growth in size and other changes in your fetus by 20 weeks, it is important to look at the changes in your own body at this point. At this stage of your pregnancy, energy is generally not a problem; you may even notice an increase in your sex drive during the second trimester of your pregnancy. You have started to "show" at this point and have a more noticeable belly bump.