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You're 21 weeks pregnant: what to plan

Planning milestone

Baby is about the size of

a carrot

Length · head to heel
11 in
Weight
13 oz

Averages only. The dashed rings show baby’s size at 27 and 40 weeks. Your scans are what count.

Week 21

Second trimester · 19 weeks to your due date

Halfway there — time to turn research into a registry and a plan.

  1. Update your budget with registry gaps
  2. Create your baby registry
  3. Pick a date for the baby shower
  4. Fill in parental leave paperwork
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Calculate your due date

Estimate only — talk to your healthcare provider about your due date.

Pregnancy week by week

What to plan, buy and book at each stage.