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Second Trimester
Week 26 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a lettuce.
Length: 35.6 cm / 14.0 in · Weight: 760 g / 26.8 oz
Baby at 26 weeks
- Eyes opening for the first time.
- Baby may respond to light + sound from outside.
- Brain activity similar to a newborn.
What you may feel
- Bigger bump pressing on lungs.
- Shortness of breath.
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction (SPD) possible.
- Trouble sleeping.
This week’s checklist
- Sleep with a pregnancy pillow.
- Slow + breathe deeply when short of breath.
- Discuss any pelvic pain with midwife.
Key milestone
Baby's eyes open for the first time.
Doctor / midwife visits
Antenatal classes starting (NCT, 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.
Recommended picks
Prenatal pick
Ritual — Ritual Essential Prenatal
Choline + DHA + folate from methylfolate (not synthetic).
Prenatal pick
Nordic Naturals — Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA (Strawberry Softgels)
Premium fish-oil DHA in strawberry softgels — gentle on the stomach.