Week 26 of Pregnancy
Eyelids begin to open and the lungs begin producing surfactant.
Fetal size
Scallion
- Length
- 35.6 cm
- Crown-to-heel
- Weight
- 760 g
Fetal development
- Eyelids begin to open.
- Lungs produce surfactant — critical for breathing if delivered early.
- EEG patterns of sleep and wake cycles emerge.
Maternal changes
- Sleeping is harder; left side lying is most comfortable.
- Leg cramps may strike at night.
Recommended checkups
- Discuss iron supplementation if anemia is suspected.
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.