Because your baby regularly swallows amniotic fluid, the digestive system is already maturing rapidly by 20 weeks. At this stage, the intestines voluntarily contract and relax as the amniotic fluid flows through.

What you eat, of course, passes on to your baby through the umbilical cord and the placenta. But with the digestive system at work, sugars begin to pass through and give your baby just a small part of nourishment.

The most amazing thing about your baby’s digestive system is that your baby can now taste whatever you eat. Since the amniotic fluid composition changes daily, you may eat a variety of food, so your baby can experience different tastes as he or she swallows!