Second Trimester
26 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Scallion 🧅
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Scallion
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Length
35.6 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Second
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Week
26 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 26
Eyes open for the first time! Baby can blink and may respond to light. Eyelashes have grown. Air sacs in the lungs are more developed. Brain activity can now be measured. Baby inhales and exhales amniotic fluid regularly.
Eyes open for first time!Brain activity measurableRegular breathing practice
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Symphysis pubis dysfunction possible
●Back and hip pain
●Insomnia
●Braxton Hicks increasing
●Vivid dreams
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Foods rich in lutein (leafy greens, eggs) support eye development
- Zinc for immune support
- Iron-rich diet
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Pelvic girdle support belt
- Avoid wide leg movements if SPD present
- Swimming is ideal with SPD
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
Glucose tolerance test (if GCT elevated)Rhesus (Rh) negative mothers get RhoGAM injection at 28 weeks
🔬 Hormone Changes
Relaxin continues loosening the symphysis pubis joint. Melatonin disruptions affect sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team