Trimester 2 · Month 4
Pregnancy week 16
Your baby is about the size of an avocado.
Your baby at week 16
Tiny ear bones are in place — baby may begin perceiving sound vibrations.
Your body at week 16
Energy often returns. A small bump appears, and many mothers feel more like themselves again.
Garbh Sanskar practice for week 16
Add gentle prenatal yoga (with your doctor's approval) and read uplifting stories aloud.
This week's stories
- Day 106: The Wise Ant's Journey
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 107: Sita and the Forest Bird
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 108: The Carpenter's Promise
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 109: Arjuna and the Silent Teacher
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 110: Krishna and the Banyan Tree
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 111: The Deer Who Chose Peace
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 112: Rama and the Village Children
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
This week also: diet chart · pregnancy yoga · daily activities · baby names · due date calculator
General information for education only — not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different; consult your doctor.