Your Weekly Update
Congrats you’re 26 weeks pregnant! Whether you’re a first-time parent or an experienced mother, each week brings new and exciting developments for both you and your growing baby. Join us as we explore everything from the latest in fetal growth and development to essential tips for expecting mothers. We’re here to guide you through every step. Join us as we explore pregnancy milestones, share pregnancy tips, and provide prenatal care insights. We’re grateful to be part of your journey mama!
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Baby’s World: Connecting with Your Little One’s Senses
Dive into baby’s world as you connect with your little one’s developing senses. Explore the magical journey of sensory development in Week 26.
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- Baby Size and Weight
- Key Developments
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Pregnancy To Do List
- Helpful Pregnancy Products
All About Baby 26 Weeks Pregnant
Baby Size and Weight
Advancing to the twenty-sixth week, the embryo has reached the size of lettuce, measuring 14.0 inches in length and weighing 1.7 pounds. This stage is characterized by the baby’s continued development of its respiratory system, preparing for the first breaths it will take at birth.
Key Developments
The baby’s eyes begin to open, marking the beginning of visual development. Simultaneously, brain tissue and nerve cells continue to mature.
All About Mom 26 Weeks Pregnant
Pregnancy Symptoms
- Possible difficulty sleeping
- Itchy skin
- Back pain
Hormonal changes can lead to difficulty sleeping. Itchy skin and back pain may result from the physical demands of pregnancy.
Pregnancy To Do List
Schedule a tour of the hospital or birthing center where you plan to deliver to familiarize yourself with the facilities, procedures, and staff and ease any anxiety about the birthing process.
Helpful Pregnancy Products
- Pregnancy-safe lotion
Keeps the skin moisturized with safe lotion options.
