22 Weeks Pregnant
At 22 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a banana.
- Length
- 25 cm (9.8 in)
- Weight
- 300 g (11 oz)
- Trimester
- Second
- Month
- Month 5
- Weeks to go
- 18
Size of a banana
Your baby at 22 weeks
Your baby is about the size of a banana and looks like a small newborn. Their lips, eyelids and eyebrows are distinct, and tooth buds are forming under the gums.
Your body at 22 weeks
Your belly button may start to pop out. Braxton Hicks contractions, irregular and usually painless tightenings, can begin.
Common symptoms at 22 weeks pregnant
- Braxton Hicks contractions
- Popping belly button
- Back pain
- Swelling
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 22
- Braxton Hicks should be irregular and ease with rest or water; call your provider about regular or painful contractions before 37 weeks.
- Research hospital or birth center tours.
- Practice good posture to ease back pain.
Your week 22 checklist
- Learn the signs of preterm labor
- Research hospital tours
- Practice good posture
Helpful at 22 weeks
22 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 22 weeks pregnant?
At 22 weeks your baby is about the size of a banana: around 25 cm (9.8 in) long and weighing about 300 g (11 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 22 weeks pregnant?
22 weeks pregnant is month 5 of your pregnancy, in the second trimester. Your due date is 18 weeks away.
Are Braxton Hicks contractions normal at 22 weeks?
Yes. Irregular, painless tightenings that ease with rest are normal. Call your provider about regular or painful contractions before 37 weeks.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.