26 Weeks Pregnant
Summary
Size
lettuce
Length
35.6 cm
Weight
760 g
Until due date
14 weeks
26 / 40 week
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What's Happening With Your Baby
The eyelids are opening and the baby can blink for the first time. Brain waves have started responding to sound and light. The air sacs in the lungs are developing.
What's Changing For You
Sleep continues to be disrupted. Pressure in the groin and pelvis is increasing. Braxton Hicks may come more often.
To Do This Week
Start tracking your baby's movements daily.
Begin a hospital bag list and pack it without rushing.
Firm up your leave plan at work and your arrangements for after the birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many months is 26 weeks pregnant?
Week 26 of pregnancy falls in month 6 and in the second trimester. Pregnancy months don't run in neat four-week blocks, so the week-to-month conversion rarely lands on a whole number — which is why pregnancy is tracked in weeks.
How big is the baby at 26 weeks?
At 26 weeks your baby is roughly the size of a lettuce: around 35.6 cm long and 760 grams. These are averages; clear variation between babies is normal, and what matters is the growth curve your doctor is tracking.
How long is left at 26 weeks pregnant?
Assuming a 40-week pregnancy, you have around 14 weeks left at week 26. Most births happen between weeks 37 and 42, so a due date is a range rather than a fixed day.
What should I watch out for at 26 weeks?
Start tracking your baby's movements daily. Begin a hospital bag list and pack it without rushing. Firm up your leave plan at work and your arrangements for after the birth.
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When To Seek Care Immediately
Whatever week you are in, contact your doctor or the nearest health facility without waiting if you have: vaginal bleeding or fluid loss, severe persistent abdominal pain, a severe headache, blurred vision or flashing lights, sudden swelling of the hands or face, a fever above 38 °C, burning on urination with fever, persistent vomiting, fainting, or — after week 28 — a clear reduction in your baby's movements. In these situations reach real medical care rather than an app or a web search.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your doctor or midwife about your own or your baby's health.