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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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Content is for general information based on WHO and international clinical guidance. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider. See all pregnancy symptoms.