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Pregnancy Week 26 ~
It
is now 25 weeks from your last menstrual period. Your baby is now
at 23 weeks gestation and is almost 8 3/4 inches long from crown
to rump (11 3/4 inches from head to toe).
Sudden
noises may cause your baby to startle -- responses have been reported
when baby hears a loud noise.
Your
baby's bowel now contains some meconium, a dark green tar-like substance
that will be excreted during the first few days after birth.
Advice for Mom
Your uterus should measure about 9 1/2 - 10 inches and be about
3 finger-breadths above your belly button. The linea nigra is a
black line that might appear from your pubic bone to navel. This
is normal and will lighten about 3 months postpartum.
While
most women dread stretch marks, you should be proud of them! They're
like a badge of honour and are symbolic of your baby's road map
to life.
To avoid varicose veins, try a support,
maternity hose and/or frequent walks to increase circulation.
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