How big is your baby at 22 weeks pregnant? Your baby is almost 10 inches (25 cm) long and weighs a whole 14 ounces (.4 kg). What is happening with your baby? Your baby looks like a newborn but much smaller. Much development will continue to occur over the next 18 weeks. Baby’s development: At 22 weeks, your little one is rapidly developing nerve endings and looks more and more like a baby every day! It’s getting crowded in there! Now that you’re 22 weeks pregnant, your rapidly growing baby is invading your space—to say the least. What to expect at 22 weeks pregnant. Find out which milestones your baby has met this week, and how your body might be changing to help grow that little human. At 22 weeks pregnant, you’re around five months pregnant. There’s still plenty of time ahead, even if things are starting to feel more real now. Your baby’s facial features are becoming clearer, with lips fully formed and tiny tooth buds developing beneath the gums. At 22 weeks, your baby may be able to hear your heartbeat! Learn more about what to expect at 22 weeks with our pregnancy week-by-week guide. What’s my baby doing at 22 weeks? Your baby is starting to look more like a newborn than ever, with distinct lips, eyelids, eyebrows, and even tiny tooth buds. Your little one will also now be able to perceive light and dark better, even though her eyelids are still fused. At 22 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a papaya. Learn about pregnancy symptoms and body changes in week 22 of pregnancy here. At 22 weeks pregnant, you may be experiencing many changes to your body as your baby bump grows and you gain some weight. If you’re concerned about weight gain, keep an eye on your pregnancy diet, and remember, you’re carrying around a tiny human right now! Our 22 weeks pregnant guide, written by Babylist pregnancy experts, covers baby size and distinct facial features, symptoms including heartburn and hot flashes, blood pressure concerns, and what's ahead in week 23.