Week 26 Info...

As Baby grows, space is getting tighter inside the womb. Baby now measures about 12.8 inches tall and probably weighs almost two pounds. Most of this weight is bone and tissue, because he still doesn't have much body fat. In fact, the main development of body fat doesn't really occur until late in the third trimester. Between now and week 29, your baby will have a growth spurt and gain another pound.

Lots of other developments occur this week:

• Baby is beginning to blink and open his eyes.

• Eyelashes are beginning to grow.

• Hair is continuing to grow on Baby’s head.

• To support his growing body, Baby's spine is getting stronger and more flexible.

The nerves in the ears are developing and allowing your baby to respond more consistently to the sounds that he hears. Your baby is also continuing to swallow amniotic fluid which is causing his lungs to develop.