Week 26
Your baby is the size of a Cucumber
35.6 cm760 g2nd Trimester
Week 26 of 42Trimester 2
T1T2T3
26
Weeks
62%
Complete
112
Days left
🥒Cucumber
Your baby is the size of a Cucumber
35.6 cm
Length
760 g
Weight
What happens in week 26
- 1Eyes opening — baby can blink
- 2Immune system developing
- 3Brain activity increasing significantly
- 4Lung maturation making great progress
Common symptoms
- Baby kicks strong enough for partner to feel
- Restless legs possible
- Water retention in legs and hands
- Headaches and dizziness
Checklist for this week
- Include partner — feel kicks together
- Sudden severe swelling + headaches = see doctor immediately (preeclampsia signs)
- Plan third trimester check-ups
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This information does not replace medical advice. Contact your midwife or OB/GYN with questions.