At 17 weeks, your baby has grown to the size of a turnip. Learn more about what to expect at 17 weeks pregnant with BabyCenter's week-by-week guide.

May 30, 2025 · See our pregnancy weeks to months chart, find out how long a trimester is, and learn how to calculate your due date.

May 6, 2025 · How big is your baby? We give the answer a real-world twist in this handy, week-by-week guide to baby fruit size comparisons.

Nov 12, 2023 · I’m about to be 17 weeks pregnant and I feel cramping/pulling pain in my lower abdomen and lower back. Some of it feels similar to menstrual cramps but not as strong.

Dec 2, 2025 · Back pain is common in pregnancy, but that doesn't mean you have to tough it out. Here's why it happens – and what actually helps.

Nov 17, 2025 · Congestion is super common during pregnancy – and super annoying. Find out why it happens, how to tell if it's something more, and what you can do to breathe (and sleep) …

Our complete pregnancy guide gives you expert info and advice about your growing baby and the changes in your body, by week and by trimester.

Oct 27, 2025 · The most common causes of dizziness during pregnancy are vasovagal syncope, anemia, and anxiety. To prevent dizziness during pregnancy, don't stand up too fast, eat and …

Jan 23, 2024 · Feeling short of breath during pregnancy is very common. Here's why it happens, how to get relief, and when to call the doctor.

Feb 6, 2024 · Find out what causes sciatic nerve pain, and how to treat sciatica during pregnancy.