All About Baby
By week 16, the baby-to-be's body is doing more to support himself. His kidneys function and produce urine that then passes through the umbilical cord. Within his stomach, bile is secreted, although he relies on mother for all of his nutrients. His appearance changes as his scalp hair grows and may even have color. His developing facial muscles make it possible for him to open and close his mouth, maybe even give you a smile or two.
This week, the baby is around 4.5 inches long (crown to rump), weighs in around 3 ounces, and is about the size of an avocado.
[Picture and (edited) information provided by www.babyzone.com.]
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