Week by week · Trimester 2

Pregnancy Week 26

Your baby is about the size of a head of lettuce this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Eyes open for the first time and respond to light. Lungs practice breathing amniotic fluid.

💛 How you might feel

Lower back aches join the party. Prenatal yoga and swimming genuinely help.

✅ This week's to-do

Start your baby-proofing awareness now — bookmark the room-by-room checklist for later.

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

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