What Happens During Pregnancy Weeks 26 to 30?


Third Trimester pt1 The third trimester begins at 26 weeks.  At 26-30 weeks [24-28 weeks after conception], the eyes are open and fully developed. They can sense light and produce tears.  Brain weight increases four to five fold.  The lungs begin breathing-like movement.  The baby begins to store minerals to help bones grow strong.

Did you know?
Your body transmits heat to the skin, where it radiates and evaporates, aided by dilated blood vessels near the skin’s surface. During pregnancy this process works faster because of all the extra blood, harder working sweat glands, and increased surface area of the skin.