22 Weeks Pregnant
You’re 22 weeks pregnant — in the second trimester, and 18 weeks to go until your due date. Your baby is about the size of a papaya this week.
How big is your baby at 22 weeks?
Size of a
papaya
Length
~27.8 cm
Weight
~430 g
Last week your baby was about the size of a carrot; this week it's grown to roughly a papaya.
Sizes are averages from standard fetal-growth references. Every baby grows at its own pace — your provider tracks yours at scans.
Baby development at week 22
The fetus is starting to look like a miniature newborn, with lips, eyelids, and eyebrows more distinct and the first tiny tooth buds forming beneath the gums. The sense of touch is developing, and the fetus may grasp the umbilical cord. The inner ear is now developed enough to give a sense of balance. About the size of a papaya.
Your body at 22 weeks
Common symptoms many people notice around week 22 include:
- Frequent, vigorous movements
- Swelling in the hands and feet
- Backache
- Stronger Braxton Hicks (practice contractions) for some
Symptoms vary enormously from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy. Not having a symptom on this list is just as normal as having it.
Tips for week 22
- Elevate your feet to reduce swelling
- Stay hydrated, which counterintuitively helps with fluid retention
- Note Braxton Hicks — irregular tightening is normal; regular contractions are not
What trimester is 22 weeks?
Week 22 falls in the second trimester. As a quick map: the first trimester runs weeks 1–13, the second covers weeks 14–27, and the third is week 28 through birth (a due date is set at 40 weeks). Want your own dates? Our Pregnancy Due Date Calculator shows your due date and exactly how far along you are today.
The second trimester (weeks 14–27) is the stretch many people find most comfortable: early nausea usually fades, energy returns, and the bump becomes visible. The big checkpoint is the mid-pregnancy anatomy scan around week 20, and you'll likely feel the first movements during these weeks.
Frequently asked questions
- How many months is 22 weeks pregnant?
- 22 weeks pregnant is about 6 months. Pregnancy months don't divide evenly into 4-week blocks, so week-to-month conversions are approximate — most providers track pregnancy by week, not month.
- How big is the baby at 22 weeks?
- At 22 weeks, the baby is about the size of a papaya, roughly 27.8 cm and around 430 g. These are averages — healthy babies vary, and your provider tracks your baby's own growth curve at scans.
- What trimester is 22 weeks?
- Week 22 is in the second trimester. The first trimester is weeks 1–13, the second is weeks 14–27, and the third is weeks 28 to birth (around week 40).