Week 26 of Pregnancy: Eyes Opening

The eyes are starting to open for the first time.

The size of a medicine ball

LENGTH 35.6 cm · WEIGHT 760 g

▸What she is going through

Backaches are the new normal.
She may notice Braxton Hicks practice contractions.

▸Your missions this week

Concrete things worth doing in week 26, not just being supportive.

Book the childbirth class, both of you, on the calendar+20 PTS

Learn the difference between Braxton Hicks and real contractions+10 PTS

▸Trimester 2

Week 26 of Pregnancy sits in trimester 2. Browse all 54 weeks to see what is coming.

▸Leave deadlines coming up

UK: you must tell your employer the due date at least 15 weeks before the baby is due, which is around week 25. Get your UK paternity leave dates →

US: FMLA needs at least 30 days' notice when you can plan the leave. Check FMLA eligibility and your dates →

▸Situations you might be hitting right now

🍦 She sent me out for one very specific food at 11pm DECODE HER 💞 She thinks I don't find her attractive anymore DECODE HER 🪑 She's all-in on her mom and girlfriends, I feel benched DECODE HER 🛑 She's fuming about strangers touching the bump and giving advice DECODE HER

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Not medical advice

This is general information for expectant fathers, not clinical guidance. Anything about symptoms, pain, or bleeding goes to your midwife, doctor, or emergency service, not to an app.

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