Your Baby's Due Date is December 26

by Catherine Donaldson-Evans

Medically Reviewed by Aaron Styer, M.D. | September 26, 2024

Your Pregnancy Timeline

1st Trimester

From Mar 21 to Jun 19

2nd Trimester

From Jun 20 to Sep 25

3rd Trimester

From Sep 26 to Dec 26

Did You Know?

Only 1 in 20 babies are born on their actual due date. A normal pregnancy often lasts from 38 to 42 weeks, which keeps the majority of parents guessing right up until delivery day. Download the What to Expect app to track your pregnancy week-by-week!

Pregnancy Week 21 Highlights

Your baby is as big as a large banana.

At 21 weeks pregnant, your baby is the size of a large banana. Baby will start developing his sense of taste in utero. You may notice some stretch marks.

Your baby’s birthstone will be a turquoise

This beautiful powdery blue or greenish-blue gemstone symbolizes luck.

Your baby will be a Capricorn

Your little one will be independent, polite, serious and disciplined.

Jared Leto was born on December 26, 1971

Jared Leto is an award-winning actor and musician best known for his appearances in films including Requiem for a Dream and American Psycho.

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