At 26 weeks pregnant you are in the second trimester, with about 14 weeks to go until a 40-week due date. Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so this is roughly month 6 of pregnancy.
How big is your baby at 26 weeks?
Around week 26, your baby is often compared to a lettuce. Fruit and vegetable comparisons are a friendly way to picture the size, not an exact measurement.
From the INTERGROWTH-21st international standard (University of Oxford), the median estimated fetal weight at 26 weeks is about 855 g. Most healthy babies fall between roughly 710 g and 1.06 kg (about the 2nd to 98th percentile). Scan estimates carry some margin of error, so a number on its own is rarely a reason to worry. Our guide on reading the weight on your scan report explains more, and the baby weight checker lets you enter your own report.
The second trimester covers weeks 14 to 27. Many people find it the more comfortable stretch, and baby movements are often first noticed around this time.
Your body at 26 weeks
Heartburn, leg cramps and mild breathlessness are common as your womb pushes upwards.
What is going on
Your womb is pushing up toward the ribs, which can cause heartburn and make you breathe more shallowly. Leg cramps, often at night, are common.
What can help
Gently stretch calves before bed, drink water and ask your doctor about magnesium or calcium.
Other weeks
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See all weeks on the pregnancy week by week page, or try the interactive week-by-week guide.