Pregnancy Week 26: Development of the baby and Change to Mother

Babyment

Development of the baby

1. Baby now weighs about 700g and length of the body is approximately 27cm.

2. His or her spine has become more solid and flexible and can support the whole body.

3. Baby can act breathing although there is no air in the lung.

4. If you touch your abdomen, there may be some responses from the baby.

Change to the expectant mother

1. Expectant mother's weight may have increased by about 7kg to 9kg after pregnancy.

2. Some expectant mother may experience temporary loss of memory.

3. Clumsiness may make some expectant mothers uncomfortable, headache, back pain or cramp in the foot may also contribute to the discomfort.