A Peek into the Development of the Fetus During 26th Week of Pregnancy
                     A Peek into the Development of 
the Fetus During 26th Week of 
Pregnancy
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26th Week of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be quite 
confusing for any woman. 
Time over time, there is a high 
chance of experiencing 
changes in the body as a 
woman inches towards the 
third trimester of pregnancy. 
The only solution to it is to get 
enough rest and keep yourself 
energized to avoid waking up 
in the morning bloated, 
fatigued, and drained. 
Closely monitor the changes in 
your body to pamper it with 
the right treatment it deserves 
in the 26th week of pregnancy.
How Does the Baby Look?
 The 26th week of 
pregnancy is the golden 
period for a baby as the 
eyes were shut until this 
week. In the following 
week, at some point in 
time, the baby will open 
eyes for the first time. The 
baby will only blink the 
eyes and rest after frequent 
intervals. 
 The color of the baby also 
starts to change during this 
period. Then the baby 
starts gaining weight and 
develops more during the 
leftover months of 
pregnancy.
Weight and Size
 At the 26th week of 
pregnancy, the size of 
the baby is similar to that 
of beetroot, and the 
length measurements are 
approximately 35.6 cm. 
The weight of the baby is 
around 907 grams.
  At this point, the uterus 
becomes tight for the 
baby, and you can feel 
the stretches and kicks of 
the baby.
Is it Developed Yet?
 The 26th week is the 
time when the baby 
positions itself for birth. 
At this point, the blood 
cells of the baby are fully 
functional. All the 
essential blood cells are 
now grown inside the 
foetus, and they are 
playing their role in 
maintaining the health of 
the baby.
Is It Developed Yet?
 The lungs of the baby are 
not yet fully functional in the 
26th week. So, in case you 
experience premature labor, 
then your baby is most likely 
to suffer from breathing 
problems, but it can be 
cured without complications. 
 But, it is the type of 
situation that every mother 
must avoid as the baby 
needs more time to grow 
inside the womb to come 
out healthy and fit.
What to Eat?
From this week onwards, 
make sure you keep your diet 
strict, avoiding the snacks or 
sweets to maintain a good 
appetite. Eliminate fat-rich 
foods and prefer only lean 
meats to give essential 
nutrition to the baby. 
The dietary supplements play 
a significant role in the 
development of the blood 
vessels that feed the foetus. 
For an excellent umbilical cord 
and placenta, go for green 
vegetables and lean meats.
Should There be Any Lifestyle 
Changes?
 Contact your doctor, if 
you are experiencing pain 
during your sleep or while 
performing other activities 
to get the right knowledge 
about the lifestyle you 
must adapt. 
 Your doctor can give you 
the right advice to get rid 
of or at least handle the 
knee and joint pains 
during this point of 
pregnancy.
Should There be Any Lifestyle 
Changes?
 Drink enough water to fulfill 
the needs of amniotic fluid 
for the baby. It will also help 
you prevent constipation or 
fatigue during this time. Do 
not overdrink water but just 
enough whenever thirsty.
 Enjoy your babymoon 
during the 26th week to 
make beautiful memories 
for a lifetime before you 
give birth to a beautiful 
baby.
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References
https://www.cordlifeindia.com/blog/peek-developm
ent-fetus-26th-week-pregnancy/
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