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Week 26 of your pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of a cucumber

The eyes are opening for the first time and learning to blink. 👀

You this week

Tiredness, clumsiness, leg cramps, backache and darker patches of skin are common.

Tips for this week

  • Ask your midwife about the whooping cough vaccine
  • Do your pelvic floor exercises
  • Explore antenatal classes together

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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.