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26 Weeks Post Ovulation - Third Trimester
Lungs begin to produce surfactant
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Fetal size: weight almost 2 pounds (910g). By this week, its crown-to-rump length is around 9.2 inches (23cm). Your baby is beginning to put on weight.

Mother's size: Uterus is about 2.5 inches (6cm) above bellybutton or nearly 10.5 inches (26cm) from the pubic symphysis. During this second half of pregnancy, mom will grow about 0.4 inch (1cm) each week. By following a nutritious, balanced meal plan, total weight gain is probably between 16 and 22 pounds


Head and Neck
Forebrain enlarges to cover all other developed brain structures, while still maintaining its hemisphere divisions. Eyes are partially open and eyelashes present. Sucking and swallowing improves.

Thorax
Lungs are capable of breathing air.

Abdomen
Fetal body is two to three percent body fat.

Pelvis
Testes of male fetuses are completely descended.

 

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