Second trimester
Pregnancy Week 26
Your baby is about the size of a scallion bunch.
Size
scallion bunch
Length
36 cm
Weight
760 g
Baby in week 26
Eyes open for the first time. Strong response to sounds.
What you may notice this week
Higher blood pressure may be screened. Belly is noticeably larger.
Tips for week 26
- Monitor for headaches/blurred vision (preeclampsia signs)
- Read or play music to baby
- Drink water consistently
Tools that pair with this week
Due Date Calculator
Estimate your delivery date by last period or conception date. Naegele’s rule plus cycle adjustments.
Week Tracker
See exactly how many weeks and days pregnant you are, plus your trimester and key milestones.
Contraction Timer
Tap once to start, once to stop. Tracks duration, frequency, and pattern over time.
Ovulation Calculator
Find your fertile window based on your cycle length. Plan or avoid with confidence.
Baby Name Generator
Filter by origin, style, length, and starting letter. Boys, girls, and unisex.
Growth Percentile
Plot your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference against WHO percentile curves.