26 Weeks pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms, What to Eat, Pregnancy Tips

Highlights

Breathing Habit!

Your baby develops breathing mechanisms by inhaling and exhaling tiny amounts of amniotic fluid. This is important for the development of the baby’s lungs.

Consider A Midwife

If you wish to seek a professional midwife’s support post your delivery. then now is the time to start shortlisting one to avoid a last-minute rush.

Pregnancy Milestone

At week 26, you’re in the sixth month!

Your Baby’s Development

Week 26
Baby’s Growth

How Big is Your Baby?

This week, your baby is reaching a step closer to the real world. The baby's eyes that remained closed all these months will open from the 26th week of pregnancy.

As the brain wave activity of the baby increases this week, your young one can respond to the external stimuli like noise and bright light through increased pulse rate or any other movement.

From this week, your baby's immune system begins to develop so that he/she can survive outside the womb after childbirth.

Mother’s Changing Body

Pregnancy Symptoms

Your baby form

Pregnancy Tips

Eat an iron-rich diet such as green leafy vegetables, egg, red meat, cereals, etc. as most pregnant women are anaemic.
Keep your body cool, drink plenty of water and wear loose, cotton clothes in summer to keep a check on increased body heat.
It is important to check your weight often and if you are not in the recommended weight range, it is necessary to consult your gynecologist.
Pregnancy brain needs all the extra help to remember things. Try writing down or keep a reminder about any important appointment.
Read books related to childbirth and parenting. Once you have the baby, you may not have time to read parenting books so use all the available time.