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❤️Heartbeat~120–160 bpm; heard at every check

🧠Major developmentHalfway point; swallowing and producing meconium

Baby

You're halfway there! Your baby is swallowing more and producing meconium, the first stool, which collects in the bowels. The measurement now switches to head-to-heel as the legs uncurl.

Mother

• Belly button may pop out
• Noticeable bump
• Possible heartburn

Nutrition

Lean meat · Dairy · Oily fish · Leafy greens · Whole grains

Tips

Do

• Enjoy the halfway milestone
• Have your anomaly scan
• Track movements

Avoid

• Lying flat on your back
• Alcohol
• High-mercury fish