Learn about pregnancy outcomes after 16 weeks, including risks, milestones, and tips for a healthy continuation to full term.
Discover why male fetuses typically grow faster than females in the womb and how factors like genetics and maternal health affect fetal development.
Learn when your belly typically starts to get hard during pregnancy, usually between the 12th and 16th weeks in the second trimester.
Discover essential questions to ask at your 16-week prenatal visit to ensure a healthy pregnancy and stay informed about your baby’s development.
Learn about weight gain during pregnancy and when it peaks in the second trimester.
Discover when gestational diabetes usually begins and how to manage it effectively.
Discover when weight gain becomes noticeable during pregnancy and how to ensure healthy weight management.
Discover at what month an ultrasound can reveal your baby's gender—typically by the 5th month of pregnancy. Learn more!