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Your Growing Baby - Fetal Development

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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16 Week Fetus

Your baby's nails are well formed, and some babies are even in need of having their nails trimmed at birth. The ears have also moved from the neck to the head.

Your baby is emptying his or her bladder every 40-45 minutes. The limb movements are becoming more coordinated. Your baby is about 3 ounces (85 grams) and 6.3 inches (16 cms). The sex of your baby may be detectable by ultrasound.

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