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Pregnancy · Week 20 Second trimester

20 Weeks Pregnant

At 20 weeks pregnant (second trimester), your baby is about the size of a banana. Here's what's developing and how you may feel.

Medically reviewed by Jordan Brooks, Certified pediatric sleep consultant· Last updated June 11, 2026

Baby this week

baby is the size of a Banana

size of a Banana

~6.5 in

🎉 Halfway there!

6.5

Length

300 g

Weight

20

Weeks to go

📈 Grown +0.9″ since week 18

Wk 4Week 20Wk 40

Average measurements — every baby grows at their own pace.

Welcome to week 20. Your baby is growing fast and your body is changing. This week we cover development milestones, common symptoms, and what to prepare next as you move through your second trimester.

What's happening

Common symptoms this week

  • Fatigue
  • Back ache
  • Frequent urination
  • Braxton Hicks

Ask your provider

  • When will I do the glucose tolerance test?
  • What movement should I be feeling, and when should I worry?
  • Should I look into childbirth classes — and which ones do you recommend?

For your partner

Come to a prenatal visit if you can. Hearing the heartbeat together changes the whole experience.

This week — to do

  • Schedule the 20-week anatomy scan
  • Glucose tolerance test (~24–28w)
  • Tour your hospital / birth center
  • Decide on childbirth classes
Frequently asked

Frequently asked — 20 Weeks Pregnant

How big is my baby at 20 weeks?

At 20 weeks, your baby is about the size of a banana — roughly ~6.5 in. Size and growth vary between babies; your provider tracks your baby’s growth at prenatal visits.

How many months is 20 weeks pregnant?

20 weeks is roughly 5 months pregnant. Pregnancy is most precisely tracked in weeks (40 weeks total from your last period), since "months" don’t divide evenly into weeks.

What should I expect at 20 weeks pregnant?

The second trimester is usually the most comfortable: nausea and fatigue ease and energy returns. You’ll likely feel first movements between 16 and 22 weeks, and the anatomy scan happens around 18–22 weeks. It’s the ideal window to plan the nursery and research gear.

When is my due date if I'm 20 weeks pregnant?

With 20 weeks to go, your estimated due date is about 20 weeks away. Due dates are estimates — only about 1 in 20 babies arrive exactly on the date, with most born within two weeks either side.

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