Week 26 of Pregnancy

You're in the last lap and, although your belly is probably big, you've still got a lot more expanding to do. Your baby will be moving around quite vigorously and may even respond to loud noises and music. Nerve cells in her brain are beginning to connect and her coordination is improving. Keep your own brain stimulated by going to prenatal classes for fun, company, and information.

Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are 25 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayWith fingers held up to the cheek, eyes closed, and the ear just visible in the background, this image shows a very peaceful baby. To the left, the umbilical cord is visible on its way to the placenta, seen further to the left. ...
Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are 25 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayA 3D scan can be colored in different ways: this image demonstrates that by this stage your baby's lip shape is clearly defined. The lips are the most sensitive part of the entire body and your baby's hands are often held up toward...
Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are 25 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThis image shows the baby in profile, this time in 3D. The coils of the umbilical cord are just seen in the background passing behind the baby's head. The eyelids can be seen, still firmly closed. Fat reserves are now giving the fa...
Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are 25 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant
Your baby todayThis baby has her hand held up in front of her face. In the top right-hand corner, the inner lining of the uterus can be seen. Shadows in the image give the impression of hair, but ultrasound is not detailed enough to show hair-eve...
Week 26 of Pregnancy
You are 25 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant
Your baby todayHere the baby is looking directly upward. The profile is nicely detailed with the nose, lips, and chin clearly outlined. The neck is still quite short so, as this image shows, the head is still held quite close to the chest. ...