Pregnancy Facts - Week 26
Congratulations are in order. You've made it to the end of the second trimester!
How big is your baby in week 26 of pregnancy
This week, your baby is 9.0 inches (22.8 centimeters) big, measured from crown to rump, and weighs about 1.7 pounds (760 grams).
Your baby's development in week 26 of pregnancy
Your baby's weight has increased by 0.22 pounds (3.49 ounces or 100 grams) since last week your baby is starting to plump up with baby fat.
At the same time, your baby's fuzz has also started to fall off since lanugo is not as needed because of an increase in baby fat.
Your baby is feeling really good too since they've hit 85% fetal viability this week.
What's happening in week 26 of pregnancy
This week is a little light on new developments for both mom and baby, read up on week 25 to understand the importance of lung development for your baby.
Take it easy this week. The third trimester is coming up. It's like the first, but better and the second, but worse.
