Pregnancy pictures week by week: Week 17
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Your baby
Your baby will now be moving almost constantly when awake. The baby can suck, swallow and blink, and her ears are beginning to stand out.
This baby opens and closes her hand all the time.
You
You might have noticed a dark line appearing on your stomach running up the middle of your bump - this called a linea nigra. Not every woman gets it, but it will disappear within a few months of giving birth if you do get one.
- Next: What happens in Week 18?
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