6 Months Pregnant — Weeks 22 to 26
Month six is the viability threshold, when a baby born early has a real chance with intensive care. In weeks that is 22 through 26, or days 154 to 188 of the 280-day count. The table below gives every week in the range with its fruit comparison and weight, so you can see exactly where the growth happens.
Week by week
| Week | Size | Weight | Trimester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | a papaya | about 11.5 g | 2nd |
| 23 | a grapefruit | about 12.9 g | 2nd |
| 24 | an ear of corn | about 14.3 g | 2nd |
| 25 | a rutabaga | about 15.7 g | 2nd |
| 26 | a head of lettuce | about 17.1 g | 2nd |
Appointments in this stretch
| Window | Appointment | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| 24–28 wks | Glucose tolerance test | Screens for gestational diabetes. |
| 28–34 wks | Routine growth checks | Regular midwife visits, bump measurements and blood pressure. |
Frequently asked
How many weeks is 6 months pregnant?
Weeks 22 to 26 — day 154 to day 188 of the 280-day count. Months are a convention rather than a medical unit: four weeks makes ten "months", which is why a 40-week pregnancy is described as nine months.
What trimester is month 6?
The 2nd trimester throughout.
How big is the baby in month 6?
About a papaya at the start of the month and a head of lettuce by the end. Weight goes from about 11.5 g to about 17.1 g across those weeks.