Week 21: Being Halfway Through Pregnancy

Here’s what you should expect when you’re halfway through pregnancy.

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By this time, your baby’s hearing has improved and can now recognize your voice and familiar songs, and maybe even kick in response. This is because by this time, your baby’s auditory development is advancing by the day.

It’s time to talk and sing to your little one! Play him or her some music, like the tunes from the ProMama Rock-a-bye Mama concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_11uBMYUmg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjoNjeMpuuo.

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You may also feel aches and pains in your feet. Now this is caused by the extra weight you’ve been carrying the past few weeks. Just take a rest and put your feet up.

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