In the 17th week of pregnancy, the fetus is approximately 13 centimeters in size and weighs about 140 grams. In addition, the fetus is becoming more and more like a newborn.
In this 17th week of gestation, the fetus continues to develop and moves more and more strongly inside the uterus. Nevertheless, it is common that some women still do not feel the fetus move and will do so in the next few weeks of gestation.
Read the full article on: Week 17 of pregnancy: What changes in the woman and the fetus? ( 51).
By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 02/24/2022
