Key facts about your baby
- At week 25, your baby is now approximately the size of an Aubergine. Around now, your little one now measures anywhere between 35cm) long and weighs around 680 grams ) – quite a bit of growth since just last week.
- The nipples are forming and the hair is continuing to grow – it’s now possible to detect its colour.
- Your baby’s immune system is getting ready for when shes born. Some immunity called passive immunity is passed from your body to your baby while baby is still in you.
- Your baby’s taste buds are developed to the point that she can taste the amniotic fluid that she swallows. Your baby may be able to taste what you have eaten because this affects the taste of the amniotic liquid.
What’s happening with You
- You might find that your emotions are all over the place, therefore having mood swings.
- Your uterus is now the size of a football so you may be feeling a little awkward moving around.
- Previous symptoms may persist which include tiredness, stretchmarks, piles, nosebleeds, swollen hands and feet, indigestion, bloating.`
- You may be experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes numb and tingly fingers.
