What’s happening to the mother in week 24 to 26?
You will now be able to feel your baby’s movements on the outside of your abdomen too. You’ll feel kicks daily. The baby’s movements are a sign that it is developing normally and doing well.
Your constantly growing womb may start to squeeze your bladder, nerves, blood vessels and stomach. You may experience more frequent visits to the toilet, cramps in your legs and heartburn, and this can be tiresome.
Dizziness when lying on your back is also common. This happens because your uterus presses on the vein that brings blood back to the heart. Often, all you need to do is turn onto your side.
Your breasts continue to grow.
Development of the foetus
By now, the foetus weighs about 750 grams, but the weight can vary from pregnancy to pregnancy.
The development of vital organs such as the brain and lungs continues. During this period, the foetus can probably start to develop some form of consciousness. It is also possible that the foetus may be able to experience pain. Hearing gradually develops and the foetus can probably hear sounds such as the mother’s heartbeat and breathing, as well as external voices and sounds.