Fetal development at 26 weeks

The 26th week of pregnancy is already the middle stage of pregnancy. During this period, the belly is already very obvious and the fetal movements are also more obvious. At this time, you need to pay attention to counting the fetal movements. For expectant mothers, they are particularly concerned about the growth and development of the fetus. The growth and development of the fetus is different at different stages of pregnancy. Everyone is very concerned about the development of the fetus in the 26th week of pregnancy. The following is a detailed introduction to the development of the fetus in the 26th week.

Fetal development at 26 weeks

At 26 weeks of pregnancy, the weight of the fetus is greater than 630 grams and less than 100 grams. The length from top to bottom is greater than 21 cm and less than 25 cm. The fetus is greater than 30 cm and less than 35 cm long. During this period, the fetus has grown eyelashes and eyebrows, and the alveoli and small bronchi have developed. The limbs move relatively well and there are breathing movements. At 26 weeks of pregnancy, pay attention to the number of fetal movements, which is normally 3 to 5 times per hour. If the number of fetal movements is abnormal, fetal heart rate monitoring should be performed in a timely manner.

Pregnancy Week 26

The baby's current weight is 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 its body is covered with a layer of fine fluff. At this time, the fetus begins to breathe, but of course does not actually inhale air because the fetus' lungs are not yet fully developed. The fetus's hearing system is fully formed and he becomes more and more sensitive to sounds.

What changes will the expectant mother experience during the 26th week of pregnancy?

This week, the expectant mother's uterus is about 6 cm above the navel and about 26 cm measured from the pubic symphysis. According to normal standards, the weight should have increased by 10 kilograms. As the belly grows bigger, the body's center of gravity moves below the abdomen. Expectant mothers may experience back pain, abdominal pain, numbness in the legs, difficulty sitting down, and swelling in the hands, feet, and body due to water and sodium retention. Don’t worry too much. Just hold on for a while and all the discomforts during pregnancy will disappear with the birth of your baby.

At this time, expectant mothers should keep a calm mind and make sure they get enough nutrition to ensure the normal development of the fetus in the body. The fetus will change over time, gain weight, and make more and more movements. If you observe more, you will discover more amazing things. At this time, you should have regular check-ups to ensure that your baby is healthy. As the delivery date gets closer, the expectant mother's mood will change, and learning to control her own situation is also a lesson that the expectant mother needs to do well.