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How is your baby growing now

Team AckoFeb 25, 2025

Your baby has grown up to the size of a large banana by week 21 of your pregnancy. The little one has got harder punches and kicks for you are in store as your baby is gaining strength and weight now. There will not be enough space for your baby to move inside you but can still twist and turn. Now your baby will also get a few hours sleep and wake up at a certain time. The baby in the womb sleeps as much as a newborn baby. Your baby’s taste buds have fully developed by now and is tasting your amniotic fluid while being in your womb. Your baby will have more control over the limbs and will move them in coordination with the brain. Your baby's body has got a proper bone structure and neurons are connected between the brain.

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Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

The skin of your baby has turned from pink to red as capillaries have formed and the eyebrows are getting more thicker and darker. Your baby can rapidly move eyes and also open and close eyelids. Your baby is practicing martial arts inside you as the kicks and punches will be faster and harder by this time. Your placenta will continue to grow and give your baby the required nutrients and nourishment. The brain of the baby grows rapidly at this stage in the germinal matrix that is a structure deep in the middle of your baby’s brain. This serves as a factory for the brain cells of your baby and disappears once your baby is born. The baby’s brain continues to develop even after birth and goes on to grow until five years of age.

Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

Ensuring your family's financial stability is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy for the health of your child. A comprehensive health insurance plan safeguards you from unexpected medical expenses, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

Equally crucial is securing your family's financial future through life insurance. You can protect your loved ones' future by choosing the best life insurance plan based on your needs. While a 1 crore life insurance policy, such as whole life, endowment plan, Ulip, etc., offers complete protection, a term insurance plan provides coverage at the lowest cost.

Term insurance provides pure life coverage for a specific period. The sum assured can cover various expenses for your loved ones, including clearing debts, funding children’s education, managing daily living expenses and more, in your absence. When deciding on a policy, an online term plan calculator helps you compare options and choose the best one for your family's needs.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

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