Week by Week Fetus Size Demonstrated by Fruits

A good indicator of how far along you are in your pregnancy can actually be described in simple terms – the size of fruits! Here are some landmarks in your baby’s size, conveniently using fruits for scale:

 

Week 1-3
At this point, your baby is simply the size of a very small seed. Real progress is coming!

 

Week 4
Poppy Seed

 

Week 5
Peppercorn

 

Week 6
Pomegranate seed

 

Week 7
Blueberry

 

Week 8
Cranberry bean

 

Week 9
Cherry

 

Week 10
Kumquat

 

Week 11
Brussels Sprout

 

Week 12
Lime

 

Week 13
Peapod

 

Week 14
Lemon

 

Week 15
Apple

 

Week 16
Avocado

 

Week 17
Turnip

 

Week 18
Bell Pepper

 

Week 19
Heirloom Tomato

 

Week 20
Banana

 

Week 21
Carrot

 

Week 22
Spaghetti Squash

 

Week 23
Large Mango

 

Week 24
Ear of Corn

 

Week 25
Rutabaga

 

Week 26
Scallion

 

Week 27
Head of Cauliflower

 

Week 28
Large Eggplant

 

Week 29
Butternut Squash

 

Week 30
Large Cabbage

 

Week 31
Coconut

 

Week 32
Jicama

 

Week 33
Pineapple

 

Week 34
Cantaloupe

 

Week 35
Honeydew Melon

 

Week 36
Head of Romaine Lettuce

 

Week 37
Swiss Chard

 

Week 38
Leek

 

Week 39
Mini-Watermelon

 

Week 40

Small Pumpkin

By: Tim Milles



Alecia Stanton