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🌿Second Trimester•Weeks 14-27
Week 25 of Pregnancy
Your baby is the size of cauliflower
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Length
13.6 inches
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Weight
1.5 pounds
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Size Comparison
Cauliflower
👶 Baby Development
- •Baby may respond to touch through your belly - you may feel kicks in response to pressure
- •Nostrils are opening allowing baby to practice breathing movements
- •Blood vessels in lungs are developing and maturing rapidly
- •Vocal cords are functioning and baby may "cry" silently
- •Spine is getting stronger with 33 rings, 150 joints, and 1,000 ligaments forming
- •Hair color and texture are being determined genetically
- •Baby can make a fist and grasp the umbilical cord
💭 Common Symptoms
- •Possible hemorrhoids from increased blood flow and pressure on rectal veins
- •Trouble sleeping due to difficulty finding comfortable positions
- •Restless leg syndrome - uncomfortable sensations in legs with urge to move them
- •Increased appetite continuing
- •Possible heartburn and indigestion
- •Frequent urination as baby grows
- •Increased discharge and possible minor leaking of colostrum
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- •Eat fiber-rich foods (30-35g daily) and drink plenty of water to prevent hemorrhoids
- •Include magnesium-rich foods (350-400mg daily) for restless legs
- •Stay hydrated with 10-12 glasses of water
- •Eat small meals 2-3 hours before bedtime to reduce heartburn
- •Include iron-rich foods with vitamin C for absorption
- •Avoid spicy, greasy, or acidic foods before bed
- •Try prune juice or prunes for natural constipation relief
✅ To-Do This Week
- •Invest in a pregnancy pillow (C-shaped or U-shaped) for better sleep comfort
- •Continue regular safe exercise, focusing on pelvic floor exercises
- •Start planning nursery details including paint colors, furniture placement, and decor
- •Consider scheduling maternity photos for 28-34 weeks
- •Discuss sleep strategies with your doctor
- •Start practicing side-lying positions for sleep
- •Begin creating a postpartum recovery plan
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Did You Know?
Your baby's hair color, texture, and amount are being genetically determined this week! Whether they'll be bald, have a full head of hair, or have curly or straight locks is already decided by their DNA.