In mother's 19th week of pregnancy, Baby's organs continue to grow. His body is covered with lanugo—soft hairs and a sticky protective coating that keeps his skin from drying out in the amniotic fluid. Baby is moving frequently, and by now mother should be able to feel those movements. The midwife can hear a stronger Baby's heartbeat with her fetal doppler.
Baby is covered in vernix, a white, cheesy "cream" that protects his skin from the long bath in amniotic fluid. (Note: Preemies are covered in vernix at birth—"posties" have almost none.)
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