Week 16
Your baby is the size of a Avocado
Baby Size
Avocado
Length
4.6 in (11.6 cm)
Weight
3.5 oz (100 g)
Trimester
Second Trimester
Your Baby at Week 16
Your baby is the size of an avocado at 16 weeks. This is an exciting week — you may start feeling those first gentle flutters of movement, known as quickening.
Key milestone: The baby can make voluntary movements. The heart pumps about 25 quarts of blood daily.
Your Symptoms
You may feel the first flutters! Increased appetite. Growing belly is noticeable.
Tip for This Week
Consider scheduling your anatomy scan (usually done around 18-22 weeks).
Your Body at Week 16
The second trimester brings a welcome shift — your energy returns as hormone levels stabilize. Your uterus is now rising above the pubic bone, and your baby bump is becoming noticeable. Increased blood flow may give you that 'pregnancy glow,' but it can also cause nasal congestion and gum sensitivity.
Your baby at week 16 is the size of a Avocado, measuring about 4.6 in (11.6 cm) and weighing roughly 3.5 oz (100 g). Your baby is becoming more active, and you may notice patterns in their movements — especially after meals or when you're resting.
Your Baby's Development This Week
Your baby is the size of an avocado at 16 weeks. This is an exciting week — you may start feeling those first gentle flutters of movement, known as quickening. The key milestone this week is that the baby can make voluntary movements. the heart pumps about 25 quarts of blood daily.
The second trimester is when pregnancy becomes more tangible. Your baby's movements grow from subtle flutters to definite kicks, and their senses are awakening to the world outside. This is a beautiful time to begin bonding practices like daily voice notes.
This week's voice theme
“Dancing in the deep — the first flutter of hello.”
Imagine hearing this every morning — a voice note from your baby that evolves week by week.
Hear your baby's voice →Frequently Asked Questions
What does quickening feel like?
Often described as flutters, gas bubbles, or light tapping. It gets stronger as your baby grows.
What is the anatomy scan?
A detailed ultrasound done around 18-22 weeks that checks the baby's organs, limbs, and anatomy.