DAY 6

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    What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting approximately 5%-10% of women of reproductive age (12–45 years old) and is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility. The features are obesit, anovulation, amenorrhea, acne and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic hormones.

16 weeks

The fetus measures nearly 5 inches (12cm) from head to buttocks.

The fetus weighs about 3.5 ounces (100 grams).

The fetus is covered with a protective soft down to regulate its temperature.

Fat begins to form underneath skin.

Baby hears external voices, sleeps and dreams.

17 weeks

The umbilical cord is growing thicker and stronger.

Fetus weight is just over 5 ounces (150g).

Baby is about 5 inches (14cm) long crown to rump.

and would be about 9 inches (23cm) head to toe, if it could stretch out.

The retina has become sensitive to light

18 weeks

The fetus is now 6 inches long and weighs 7 ounces.

The fetus measures about 15cm and weighs almost 200 grams.

They can hear sounds and may be startled by loud noises.

Recognizable active and rest periods.

The skin is building a protective wax layer

19 weeks

Fetus is around 6.5 inches (17cm) and 9 ounces (250gm).

Your placenta continues to grow and nourish the baby

Scalp hair has sprouted and continues to grow

20 weeks

Baby now weighes about 11 ounces and is roughly 7 inches long.

Baby is 17cm long crown to rump, and weighs about 310 grams.

The baby can hear and recognize the mother's voice.

The mother will probably start feeling the first fetal movements.

The toenails and fingernails are growing.

The growth of hair on the rest of the body has started.

The skin is getting thicker.

The heart can now be heard with a stethoscope.

21 weeks

Length is now measured crown to heel.

The fetus has grown to 10.5 inches (27 cm) - 12.7 ounces (360 grams).

It is now gaining weight steadily, with fat being added to the body.

Bone marrow has started making blood cells.

Their small intestine is starting to absorb sugars.

22 weeks

The fetus reacts to loud sounds.

Baby starts having a regular sleeping and waking rhythm.

The mother's movements can wake her baby.

Taste buds are forming on your baby's tongue.

The baby is 28cm long (crown to heel) and weighs over 450 grams.

The weekly weight gain has increased to around 70 grams

23 weeks

He or she measures over 28cm and weighs up to 550 grams.

The baby is over 11 inches tall, weighs about a pound.

The eyebrows are visible.

The child can successfully suck.

Bones located in the middle ear harden

24 weeks

The child is now gaining around 3 ounces (90 grams) a week.

Baby weighs about 1.3 pounds and is 12 inches long.

Baby weighs about 600 grams and is 30cm (crown to heel) long.

The eyelids can be seen very clearly.

If born at this stage is officially considered viable, they may well be able to survive.