At 26 weeks pregnancy stage, you are in the last period of the second trimester of pregnancy. By now, there are obvious and prominent physical changes in your body. During the 26 weeks pregnant stage, you can find your uterus nearly 2.5 inches above your navel. The expectant mother will have a noticeable bulge of the tummy and she may be experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions on a regular basis. These contractions are a normal occurrence at this stage and they resemble menstrual cramps. Generally, Braxton Hicks contractions are painless and they prepare the body for upcoming delivery and labor pains. The expectant mother might be distressed due to weight gain, slight rib pains, heartburns, cramps and muscle stretches. If you feel that the pain or discomfort is persistent or unusual, then consult the doctor immediately.
The expectant mother must keep a track of baby’s development by going for regular antenatal medical check ups. At this stage you might be due for anti tetanus and other vaccines, so consult the doctor regarding the same. Now is the time, when the mom to be can start planning baby’s nursery and baby care. This is the stage when the expectant mother must take adequate rest. Light exercises and yoga help in calming agitated nerves and aid relaxation. Indulging in light workouts will help the woman to alleviate certain pregnancy related problems. It will also help the pregnant woman in easy handling of labor during childbirth. The mother to be must take good care of herself for ensuring good development of the baby.
Baby’s Development
The baby’s development is going on at a steady rate during the 26 weeks pregnant stage. The baby’s approximate length is about 9 to 10 inches. This is the crown to rump length and it does not include the measurements of the legs. The baby will approximately weigh around 2 pounds at the 26 weeks pregnant stage. The baby’s eyelids were shut for the past month. During the 26th week of pregnancy, baby will start opening and blinking his eyes. The development of baby’s eyes is nearly completed by now. The eye color of all babies in mother’s womb is blue and will change later in life. Some babies are born with a darker shade of blue and others are born with a lighter blue shade. The baby will now start putting on fat layers till the time of birth. Presently the baby is still lean.
The baby during 26 weeks pregnant stage resembles a normal baby. The main fetal developments that take place now are that the baby develops good sense of touch and begins responding to touch. The baby’s heart has started pumping blood. The lungs start developing blood vessels. The baby starts making breathing movements. Simultaneously, you can see that the baby replaces the amniotic fluid per hour. Baby’s circulation system becomes totally functional. The umbilical cord grows and thickens as blood is strongly flowing through the body for nurturing the baby. The size of the placenta becomes equivalent to baby’s size. Finger nails and toe nails are growing steadily. The baby has short eyelids and eyebrows at this stage. If the baby is a boy, then the testicles will move down into the scrotum now.
The expectant mother must keep a track of baby’s development by going for regular antenatal medical check ups. At this stage you might be due for anti tetanus and other vaccines, so consult the doctor regarding the same. Now is the time, when the mom to be can start planning baby’s nursery and baby care. This is the stage when the expectant mother must take adequate rest. Light exercises and yoga help in calming agitated nerves and aid relaxation. Indulging in light workouts will help the woman to alleviate certain pregnancy related problems. It will also help the pregnant woman in easy handling of labor during childbirth. The mother to be must take good care of herself for ensuring good development of the baby.
Baby’s Development
The baby’s development is going on at a steady rate during the 26 weeks pregnant stage. The baby’s approximate length is about 9 to 10 inches. This is the crown to rump length and it does not include the measurements of the legs. The baby will approximately weigh around 2 pounds at the 26 weeks pregnant stage. The baby’s eyelids were shut for the past month. During the 26th week of pregnancy, baby will start opening and blinking his eyes. The development of baby’s eyes is nearly completed by now. The eye color of all babies in mother’s womb is blue and will change later in life. Some babies are born with a darker shade of blue and others are born with a lighter blue shade. The baby will now start putting on fat layers till the time of birth. Presently the baby is still lean.
The baby during 26 weeks pregnant stage resembles a normal baby. The main fetal developments that take place now are that the baby develops good sense of touch and begins responding to touch. The baby’s heart has started pumping blood. The lungs start developing blood vessels. The baby starts making breathing movements. Simultaneously, you can see that the baby replaces the amniotic fluid per hour. Baby’s circulation system becomes totally functional. The umbilical cord grows and thickens as blood is strongly flowing through the body for nurturing the baby. The size of the placenta becomes equivalent to baby’s size. Finger nails and toe nails are growing steadily. The baby has short eyelids and eyebrows at this stage. If the baby is a boy, then the testicles will move down into the scrotum now.
Recently, my baby kicking so much!Cant tell ya how glad to feel that .. :)
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