Week 26

Development of 26 weeks fetus

How does the 26 week fetus develop?

The 26-week-old fetus is about the size of a green onion plant, about 39 cm from head to toe, and weighs about 750g. Your baby can hear both your own voices and the voices of the people you talk to.

Even though the baby's eyes closed a few months ago, it will soon open and start blinking. Depending on race and genetics, some babies will be born with brown or black eyes (their eyes change color in the first year of life) and some babies will be born with Blue or gray green eyes. Your baby's eyelashes will also grow and hair on their heads will grow more.

A change in the mother's body at 26 weeks of pregnancy

26 weeks pregnant, how does mother's body change?

The mother's womb is a safe haven for the baby before birth. But after birth, the baby will be moved home. So, now, take time to make your house safe before your baby goes home. Shielding power outlets, eliminating hazards that can cause choking, setting smoke alarms, blocking stairways are some of the steps to ensuring your baby's safety. Remember that there is no substitute for careful mother's supervision.

At this time, the womb is enlarged, the breasts are also large and the nipples are black. Mother can not lie on her back when sleeping but has to lean to one side and use pillows to support her stomach to support sleep.

You may begin to feel heartburn (also called acid indigestion), a burning sensation that usually extends from the base of your sternum to your lower throat. Many women who experience heartburn for the first time during pregnancy, and those who have previously had heartburn may find the condition worse.

What are the things you need to pay attention to?

I will start to feel footsteps unstable and clumsy when gestation to week 26. Once the mother entered trimester Tuesday , there are many factors that can combine motherhood and very easy to fall fall.

On the one hand, the mother's focus on movement will be deflected as her abdomen gets bigger and bigger and causes her to lean forward. On the other hand, the mother's joints will loosen and become less stable, making the mother more clumsy and prone to falling forward, especially mothers with large tummy. Also contributing to clumsiness is the tendency to get tired easily that makes mothers always preoccupied with thoughts, or daydreams and unable to see things underfoot because the pregnant belly is hidden. Therefore, it is very easy for the mother to fall.

Doctor's advice about 26 weeks pregnancy

What should mom discuss with the doctor?

The fetus is 26 weeks old, besides the appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen, the mother will feel itchy at those stretches. But cheer up, because you have less than three months until you give birth. Until then, the stretch marks may make mom uncomfortable and look a bit unsightly but they don't pose any danger to mother or baby. Stretch marks are more effective on the abdomen, sometimes also appear on the thighs, buttocks, arms. Have your doctor examine and prescribe topical medications, antihistamines or injections to ease the discomfort. Mom can also use anti stretch stretch cream for pregnant women.

What tests do you need to know?

Several new tests are being carried out in the checkup of this month, especially the 26th week of pregnancy, along with the old standards. When you are in the last trimester of pregnancy, you can expect your doctor to check for some of the following, although there may be a difference depending on your specific needs and doctor's examination style. :

Measure your weight and blood pressure

Urine test to measure sugar and protein

Check the fetal heart rate

Measure the size of the uterus by touching the outside (feel it from the outside) to see how it correlates to the due date.

Height of the fundus (top of the uterus)

Varicose veins of the legs, swelling of the hands and feet

Test for oral glucose tolerance

Blood test for anemia

Vaccines against diphtheria

Symptoms the mother experienced, especially unusual symptoms

Make a ready list of questions or problems you want to discuss with your doctor.

Maternal and fetal health at 26 weeks

What do you need to know to ensure safety during pregnancy?

1. Swelling

Mother's tummy isn't the only one getting bigger these days. Her ankles and feet will become swollen, especially later in the day. Although these bumps are not too serious, they make it inconvenient for mothers to wear shoes and watches. Slight swelling of the ankles, feet, and hands is completely normal and they are associated with an increase in fluid needed during pregnancy. In fact, 75% of women experience swelling at some point in their pregnancy, usually around 26 weeks. You may notice the swelling more pronounced at the end of the day, in warm weather, or after you spend too much time sitting or standing. In fact, many bumps go away on their own overnight or after a few hours of rest, and this is also a good reason for mom to relax for a few hours.

2. Tattooing

You may want a tattoo but know that this is not the right time to do it. Here are a few things to consider:

Hepatitis B and HIV / AIDS are two of the many diseases that can be transmitted through body fluids. This means moms can get these diseases if they get tattooed with unpasteurized needles. These diseases can be passed on to the baby while the mother is pregnant.

Scientists still do not know how dye and tattoo ink will affect the baby's development. Small amounts of the chemicals can be harmless to an adult but can have a major effect on the fetus.

Most doctors will place the sclera if the mother has a tattoo on the lower back, but the doctor may also decide not to do this if the tattoo is recent and still new.

Due to skin changes during pregnancy, the tattoo you get while you're pregnant may look different after you've delivered the baby.