Pregnancy at 18 weeks is primarily due to the strengthening of the skeletal system, so you should eat more foods that contain calcium.Intrauterine development of the baby at 18 weekspregnancy Every day the baby's facial features become more visible, and the phalanges of the fingers are already well formed, which means that your baby already has its own unique pattern on the pads of the fingers. And although the baby is still inside you, it already perceives the world around it well, which it lets you know when it pushes into your stomach. Its hearing is already developed, since the auditory ossicles have already strengthened, and the part of the brain responsible for receiving sounds has long been formed, you can be sure that it already hears you. The baby is not afraid of the beating of your heart and the noise of blood in the vessels, but loud or sharp sounds can scare it. If you have not started talking to your baby from the beginning of pregnancy, then now talking to him is a must, this will help to establish contact with him, and after birth, the baby will immediately recognize your voice. Hearing is already well developed, but the retina of the eye is just beginning to acquire sensitivity and form.Ultrasound at 18 weeks of pregnancy Pregnancy 18week - Ultrasound shows that the baby's motor activity has increased, he is active, often changes his position, crosses his legs, and spins in the amniotic fluid. His weight at the moment is about 150 grams, and his length is about 12.5-14 cm.Belly at 18 weeks of pregnancy Pregnancy 18week symptoms: For some women, lying down is no longer acceptable as it causes discomfort. In the future, it will be increasingly difficult to find a comfortable position due to the fact that the growing uterus takes up more and more space in the abdominal cavity. With the help of pillows, you can find a comfortable position for sleeping and resting. Pregnancy week 18, the signs of which are reflected in the urinary system of the expectant mother, will cause less discomfort during sleep if you empty your bladder before resting, and then perform several bends and rotational movements of the pelvis. We recommend reading: