Baby is the size ofa lettuce
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👶 Your baby at 26 weeks
- The eyes start to open.
- Brain wave activity for hearing and vision increases.
🤰 Your body at 26 weeks
- You may have trouble sleeping because of the bump, heartburn or needing the loo.
✅ To do this week
- If you are Rh-negative, anti-D is usually given around 28 weeks.
🚨 When to call your doctor
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking
- Severe tummy pain or cramping
- Fever over 38 °C
- Severe headache, blurred vision or sudden swelling of face or hands (pre-eclampsia signs)
- Your baby moving less than usual
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many months is 26 weeks pregnant?
26 weeks is in month 6 of pregnancy as months are usually counted (about 6 calendar months since your last period), in the second trimester.
How big is the baby at 26 weeks?
About the size of a lettuce: around 35.6 cm long and 913 g (32.2 oz).
What should I do at 26 weeks pregnant?
If you are Rh-negative, anti-D is usually given around 28 weeks.
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