The article says she was 19 weeks along. That's almost 5 months, and that's about the size I was at 5 months. When you have a tiny waist, your pregnant belly looks like a basketball.
She was in the second trimester.
Fetal Development at 19 Weeks
At 19 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is about the size of a mango, measuring around 6 inches long and weighing approximately 8.5 ounces. Here are some key developmental milestones at this stage:
Size and Growth: Length: 6-7 inches and Weight: 7-8.5 ounces.
Movement and Senses:
The fetus is actively moving, kicking, and punching.
It can hear sounds and may start to respond to familiar voices.
Its eyes are developing, but they are still closed.
The fetus can taste the amniotic fluid.
Organ Development:
The lungs are developing, but they are not yet mature enough to breathe independently.
The heart is fully developed and pumping blood efficiently.
The kidneys are producing urine.
The teeth buds are forming under the gums.
Skin and Hair:
The fetus is covered in a white, waxy substance called vernix caseosa, which protects its skin.
Fine hair, called lanugo, is growing all over the body.
Other Developments:
The fetus is starting to accumulate brown fat, which will help it regulate its temperature after birth.
The mother may start to feel the fetus’s movements more clearly.