26 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect |
Development and Changes |
| Week 26 - Day 1 | Friends and family will be able to feel the baby moving |
| Week 26 - Day 2 | Your baby can hear you and other people |
| Week 26 - Day 3 | Your baby is able to cry |
| Week 26 - Day 4 | Use additional pillows to support your legs and your growing tummy! |
| Week 26 - Day 5 | You might feel you baby move in response to a sudden noise |
| Week 26 - Day 6 | Baby is about 25cm or 9.8 inches long & weighs about 2.2-2.4lbs (1000-1100 grams) - about the size of a medium eggplant or aubergine |
| Week 26 - Day 7 | The navel can sometimes becoming convex and "popping" out due to the expanding abdomen |
26 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect |
Day by Day and Week by Week Guide - 26 Weeks Pregnant
Our useful 26 Weeks pregnant information guide can be used to help you understand the changes in your body and to your baby. There are facts, information and helpful tips about being 26 Weeks Pregnant - an informative countdown for pregnant women.
Common Pregnancy Questions at 26 Weeks pregnant
Answers to some of the most common questions asked by a woman who is 26 Weeks pregnant are detailed below
Pregnancy Question: What are the hCG levels at 26 Weeks Pregnant?
The serum test (blood test) uses 2-4 mL of venous blood for testing. The serum hCG levels at 26 Weeks pregnant, measured from the LMP (last menstrual period) are as follows:
25 - 40 Weeks since LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml
For a chart of normal hCG levels please refer to: hGC Levels
Pregnancy Question: 26 Weeks pregnant belly?
The baby you are carrying in your 26 Weeks pregnant belly is about the size of a medium eggplant or aubergine. A pregnant woman's belly is usually very upright during this stage of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Question at 26 Weeks pregnant: Pregnancy Weight gain?
Pregnancy Weight gain - try not to gain any more than one pound a week from the 26 Weeks pregnant stage and all subsequent weeks of your pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) issued new guidelines in May 2009 on how much weight to gain during pregnancy, based on the woman's BMI (body mass index) before pregnancy. The IOM's weight gain allowances for a woman, carrying one baby, is as follows:
An underweight woman should aim for a weight gain of 28-40 pounds
A woman of normal weight should aim for a weight gain of 25-35 pounds
An overweight woman should aim for a weight gain of 15-25 pounds
An obese woman should aim for a weight gain of 11-20 pounds
Keep a personalised 26 Weeks pregnant weight gain record.
Pregnancy Question at 26 Weeks pregnant: Can you fly during Second Trimester?
One of the most common questions asked at 26 Weeks pregnant is can you fly during second trimester? For the vast majority of women it is safe to fly when you are 26 Weeks pregnant in your second trimester as long as you are experiencing a healthy, normal pregnancy. Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that women don’t fly after their 36th week of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Question: What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy at 26 Weeks pregnant?
There are various signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy at 26 Weeks pregnant. Many of the early symptoms of pregnancy will have eased off by this stage and the morning sickness or feelings of nausea would have subsided. This is the time when you will have a feeling of well-being. People may well say that you look 'blooming' at 26 Weeks pregnant! That said, some symptoms are reported when you are 26 Weeks pregnant include:
Smile at this Pregnancy Quote!
Being 26 Weeks pregnant is not always fun, so smile at this amusing motherhood maternity quote for all those who are 26 Weeks pregnant!
Pregnancy Quote
Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.
Motherhood Maternity Quote by Joyce Armor
