Fetal weight at 26 weeks of pregnancy

A woman's pregnancy period is about ten months, but doctors generally calculate it based on forty weeks, which is more accurate for determining the delivery period. The entire pregnancy period is divided into early pregnancy, mid pregnancy and late pregnancy, and each period is very important. The development of the fetus is different at different stages of pregnancy. The standard weight of the fetus at 26 weeks of pregnancy is about 32cm. Of course, this is an average value and it depends on the actual physical condition of the pregnant woman.

1. Fetal weight standard at 26 weeks of pregnancy

The fetal weight is about 32.5cm. From now until birth, the baby's weight will more than triple as his body fat rapidly accumulates. Because the fetus needs fat to help him adapt to the lower temperature outside after leaving the "little house" and to provide energy and heat in the first few days after birth.

2. Fetal development standards at 26 weeks of pregnancy

The first fetus is about 950g long and weighs about 32.5cm. The average biparietal diameter was 6.68±0.61cm, the average abdominal circumference was 21.62±2.30cm, and the femur length was 4.87±0.41cm. The baby's eyes, lips, and nostrils are slowly forming, and his hearing system is already formed. He will become more and more sensitive to sound, which means his response to sound will become more consistent. Expectant fathers can speak softly into the belly to promote parent-child relationship and help the development of the baby's ears.

3. Changes in the mother during the 26th week of pregnancy

At 26 weeks of pregnancy, your weight has increased by about 5.9kg, your uterine height is approximately between 21.5-26.5cm, and your abdominal circumference is approximately between 82-94cm. This week, the baby's little house is about 6cm above the belly button, and about 26cm measured from the upper edge of the pubic symphysis. As your belly grows bigger, your body's center of gravity shifts below the abdomen, and you may experience symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal pain, numbness in the legs, and difficulty sitting down.

4. How to prevent lower limb edema and stretch marks at 26 weeks of pregnancy

Some pregnant women begin to experience lower limb edema at this time. The prevention method is to be careful not to stand or walk for a long time, and to elevate your feet when resting or sleeping. Now the height of the pregnant mother's uterus is about 6 cm above the navel, and it is about 26 cm measured from the pubic symphysis. Some pregnant women will develop stretch marks on the skin of the abdomen and breasts. These are signs of skin stretching and can be prevented and relieved through massage and the use of moisturizing lotion.