26 weeks pregnant

Many mothers start to record every step of their baby's growth in their belly with a pen from the first day of their pregnancy, but they are embarrassed to find that there is a lot of data and knowledge that they don't understand at all. Mothers will basically blush when asked how big their babies are at different stages of their lives and what size is normal. But after all, it’s her first time being a mother, so it’s normal not to understand.

So, by the 26th week of pregnancy, do mothers know how big the baby has grown? Are you curious about what the baby looks like in your belly? New mothers are full of novelty about everything about the baby, so the following is a detailed introduction.

The fetus now weighs about 800 grams and its sitting height is about 22 centimeters. Subcutaneous fat begins to appear, but not much. The fetus still looks thin and is covered with a layer of fine fluff. At this time, the fetus begins to breathe, but the lungs are not yet fully developed. If you shine a flashlight on your abdomen, the fetus will automatically turn its head toward the light, which means that the fetus's visual nerve is functioning. At this time, you may feel uneasy, have trouble sleeping, and often have vivid nightmares, but this is a normal reaction during your pregnancy. There is no need to blame yourself for it. The key is to relax your body and mind. You should also have a blood test at this time. Some pregnant women will experience gestational diabetes or worsening anemia symptoms at this time, and should take preventive measures according to the doctor's advice. In addition to eating more iron-rich foods, you should also pay attention to eating more foods rich in vitamin C to help the body absorb more iron. It is recommended that women in mid-pregnancy eat a certain amount of animal offal at least once a week. Pregnant mothers can take "glutinous rice and red dates" as a snack, but be careful to eat about 10 each time and not overdose.

Through the above introduction, we can understand that babies in the 26th week of pregnancy have relatively standard weight and sitting height. But everyone's situation is different, so it's not surprising that there are certain differences. The most important thing is that pregnant women should maintain a happy mood, not be overly anxious, and eat more pleasant foods so that the baby can grow healthily in the mother's body.