Week 26 · 2nd Trimester

Your baby is the size of a head of lettuce

📏 Length: 35.6 cm⚖️ Weight: 760 g

Eyes begin to open for the very first time.

Welcome to the second trimester — for many moms, the sweet spot. Energy often returns, the bump appears, and somewhere in these weeks you'll feel those first unforgettable flutters and kicks.

Coming up in week 27: Baby may hiccup — you might even feel it! Baby will be about the size of a eggplant.

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Lengths and weights are averages (crown-to-rump until week 19, head-to-toe after) — every baby grows at their own pace. This page is for general information and isn't medical advice; always consult your healthcare provider.