Trimester 2 · Month 5
Pregnancy week 18
Your baby is about the size of a sweet potato.
Your baby at week 18
Baby's ears are in their final position. Many mothers feel the first flutters (quickening).
Your body at week 18
Energy often returns. A small bump appears, and many mothers feel more like themselves again.
Garbh Sanskar practice for week 18
Add gentle prenatal yoga (with your doctor's approval) and read uplifting stories aloud.
This week's stories
- Day 120: Krishna and the Kind Shepherd
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 121: The Turtle Who Kept Going
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 122: Sita and the Forest Stream
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 123: The Lantern Maker's Promise
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 124: Arjuna and the Quiet Morning
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 125: Krishna and the Lotus Pond
Supports emotional development, mindfulness, and value-based growth during pregnancy.
- Day 126: The Fox Who Learned Patience
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.