Pregnancy: Weeks 18 to 22

You may start to feel your baby move. These movements can feel like butterflies or bubbles.

Babies at this stage can now suck their thumbs.

Get some exercise every day. And avoid caffeine late in the day.

Take a warm shower or bath before bed. Try relaxation exercises to
calm your mind and body.

Use extra pillows. They can help you get comfortable.

Don't use sleeping pills or alcohol. They could harm your baby.

For leg cramps, stretch and apply heat. A warm bath, leg warmers, a
heating pad, or a hot water bottle can help with muscle aches.

Straighten your leg and bend your foot (flex your ankle) slowly upward, toward your knee. Bend your
toes up and down.

Stand on a flat surface. Stretch your toes upward. For balance, hold on to the wall or something
stable. If it feels okay, take small steps walking on your heels.