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26th Week of Pregnancy

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Baby Development at 26 Weeks Pregnant

His eyes are fully developed — he will start to open and close them at around 28 weeks.

 
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Baby's Growth and Development at 26 Weeks Pregnant

At 26 weeks pregnant, it's exciting to think about what your baby looks like as his appearance becomes more refined:

  • By the 26th week of pregnancy, your baby weighs 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, and is about the length of a small pineapple.
  • Your baby's eyebrows and eyelashes are well formed.
  • His eyes are fully developed — he will start to open and close them at around 28 weeks.
  • The hair on his head grows and thickens.
  • Little footprints and fingerprints form.
  • He starts using his lungs to mimic breathing.
  • Essential fats accumulate under his skin.
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