19 Weeks Pregnant

At 19 weeks, a protective coating called vernix forms on the baby’s skin. Skin changes are common.

Baby is about the size ofA mango

LengthAbout 15.3 cm

WeightAbout 240 g

Week 19 of 40, second trimester21 weeks to go

Your baby at 19 weeks

A creamy coating called vernix is forming on the baby’s skin to protect it from the amniotic fluid.

Your body at 19 weeks

Skin changes are common, such as a dark line down your tummy (linea nigra) and darker patches on the face. They usually fade after birth.

Your checklist this week

Use sunscreen, as sunlight can darken pregnancy skin changes.
Keep up with your appointments and anomaly scan.
Start thinking about antenatal classes.

Not sure which week you are in?

Use our Due Date Calculator or Pregnancy Week Calculator to find out exactly how far along you are.

Your baby this week

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When to call your doctor

Bleeding from your vagina
Severe pain in your tummy
A bad headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling
Fluid leaking from your vagina
Fever, or pain when you pass urine
Later in pregnancy, your baby moving less than usual

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Based on ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are averages: every baby grows at its own pace.