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Second Trimester

Week 25 of pregnancy

Your baby is the size of a cauliflower.

Length: 34.6 cm / 13.6 in · Weight: 660 g / 23.3 oz

Baby at 25 weeks

  • Hair colour + texture starting to develop.
  • Reflexes maturing — startle response.
  • Lungs producing more surfactant.

What you may feel

  • Bigger, lower bump.
  • Possible haemorrhoids.
  • Restless legs syndrome.
  • Heartburn.

This week’s checklist

  • Eat fibre-rich foods + hydrate to avoid constipation.
  • Sleep with extra pillows.
  • Move regularly to avoid restless legs.

Key milestone

Hair starts to develop colour + texture.

Doctor / midwife visits

25-week appointment (first-time mums NHS).

Top foods this week

Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.