Second trimester

Week 25 of Pregnancy

Hearing is mature and skin takes on a pink hue from new capillaries.

Fetal size
Cauliflower
Length
34.6 cm
Crown-to-heel
Weight
660 g

Fetal development

  • Hearing is mature — your voice is clear.
  • Skin appears pink due to capillary growth.
  • The nervous system matures rapidly.

Maternal changes

  • Pressure under the ribs increases.
  • Indigestion and heartburn are common.

Recommended checkups

  • Repeat anemia screening (hemoglobin) may be ordered.

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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.