Babies begin swallowing amniotic fluid around 12–14 weeks of pregnancy. Here’s how it progresses in simple terms: • ~12 weeks: Swallowing starts in small amounts • Second trimester: Swallowing increases significantly • Third trimester: Babies can swallow several hundred milliliters per day This is a normal and important part of development—it helps with: • Lung development • Digestive system maturation • Amniotic fluid regulation Ready to see all of the amazing things your baby is doing ? Book t