Week 26
Baby
He can see! Baby's eyes open this week for the first time and he is able to see the womb that surrounds him. With this new addition, all of his 5 senses are now fully developed, he even has a sleep pattern all his own! The nerves in his ears are continuing to develop allowing him to respond more consistently to sounds. Your baby now weighs around 21 ounces and is measuring in at 14 inches.
Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. The information listed on this site is designed to give you a general idea of your baby’s current development.Mommy
The second trimester is drawing to a close, and you are constipated! This unfortunate and very un-fun side effect is caused by an increased level of progesterone in your body. Progesterone relaxes the muscle tissue throughout your body, including your G.I. track, which in turn, slows down your digestion. Not to worry, there are several natural remedies you can try to help "move things along". Increase your fiber intake: fruits, veggies, whole grain, and oatmeal are all high in fiber Increase your activity: take a walk or a swim, just don't over do it with the exercise!