Second Trimester
25 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Cauliflower 🥦
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Cauliflower
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Length
34.6 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Second
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Week
25 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 25
Baby's star-shaped cells (astrocytes) are forming in the brain. Capillaries develop under the skin giving it a pinkish color. Lungs continue maturing. Baby responds to touch from outside the belly.
Brain astrocytes developingResponds to touch from outsideCapillaries giving skin color
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Heartburn and indigestion
●Possible hemorrhoids
●Back pain
●Leg cramps
●Shortness of breath
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Calcium for bone development
- Antacid-friendly foods like bananas and almonds
- Small frequent meals for heartburn
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Cat-cow stretches for back pain
- Avoid exercises that put pressure on belly
- Birth ball exercises begin
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Glucose challenge test if not done at week 24Routine blood pressure monitoring
🔬 Hormone Changes
Progesterone causes esophageal sphincter relaxation — worsening heartburn. Blood volume reaches 40% above normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team