At 26 weeks into your pregnancy, you’re nearing the end of the second trimester and gearing up for the third! This week, your baby’s eyes may begin to open, and you might find yourself dealing with pregnancy-related insomnia and a bit of clumsiness as your belly grows.
Your Baby at Week 26
Exciting Developments:
Your little one is making significant strides this week. With the growth of eyelashes, your baby is getting ready to charm you with those adorable blinks! Tiny fingernails are also developing, which may be sharp by the time you hold your baby in your arms.
Lung Development:
Your baby is busy practicing swallowing amniotic fluid, an essential activity for healthy lung growth.
Size Matters:
At this stage, your baby weighs about 2 pounds and measures over 14 inches long. Space is becoming limited in your uterus, but there’s still some room for your little one to grow. For further insights into pregnancy duration, you can find a helpful breakdown of weeks, months, and trimesters on this authoritative resource.
Symptoms You Might Experience
As your body adapts to your growing baby, you may experience common symptoms such as:
- Increased fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Clumsiness
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Helpful Resources
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For those on a journey similar to Ava’s, you might find support in her story, detailed in this resource.
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To Summarize:
As you enter your 26th week of pregnancy, your baby continues to grow and develop, and you may experience some common symptoms as your body adjusts. Utilize the resources available to you, whether for support, information, or inspiration, as you navigate this exciting journey toward parenthood.