Trimester 2 \u00B7 35.6 cm \u00B7 760 g
Week 26 Pregnant
Your baby this week
Your baby is the size of a lettuce
Your baby this week
- Eyes open for the first time
- Lung development accelerates
- Immune system begins to function
How you might feel
Back pain
Prenatal massage, side sleeping.
Glucose test window
Usually between 24–28 weeks.
Restless legs
Magnesium-rich food; gentle stretching.
What to do this week
- Iron test may be offered
- Maternity leave plan discussion
- Birth plan draft starts
Islamic guidance for week 26
A dua and a reflection
رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ
Rabbi awzi‘ni an ashkura ni‘mataka‑llati an‘amta ‘alayya.
“My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me.”
Qur’an 46:15
Eyes open this week. Your baby is ready to “look” at the world.
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