A woman’s third trimester will offer a lot of changes and expectations. When you are 26 weeks pregnant, there will be unbelievable experiences during this stage of the journey. Both mother and child will reach milestones during this time, and it’s important to note that preparation is paramount. Knowing what to expect as 26 week pregnant or 27 weeks pregnant, can be the difference between alarm and comfort. Read as much information as you can to help you get ready for this phase of pregnancy! You’ll find that things are pretty much right on schedule and you’re looking forward even more to delivery.

1. Lead a healthy lifestyle just prior to conception – this is vital to having a healthy child.

2. You may actually be pregnant already, if ovulation has taken place in you!

3. The tiny zygote tries to implant itself in your endometrial lining. You may experience some light implantation bleeding now.

4. Do you think you are pregnant? A urine test can confirm it by now.

5. Baby's heartbeat starts off as early as this week!

6. She is starting to develop – her little heart bulges outward from her chest.

7. Hand plates and nasal pits start forming now.

8. Baby's bones and internal genitalia start developing now.

9. Little toe rays start forming now!

10.hank goodness, baby loses her little tail now!

Pregnancy Week 26

A common symptom occurring in the latter half of pregnancy is "Braxton Hicks". These are painless contractions that feel like tightening and relaxing of the uterus. This is the body's way of preparing for labor. The baby's eyes begin opening, and brain wave activity for the visual and auditory systems begins. Lungs continue to develop, and start to expand normally while breathing.

Women 26 weeks pregnant have gained anywhere from twenty-three to twenty-four pounds. Many of them are beginning to experience more areas of discomfort and pressure. This pressure results in more trips to the bathroom. To alleviate these feelings, it is sometimes a good idea to simply stretch on a regular basis.

Conventional treatments include surgical stripping, injecting the veins with a chemical irritant or zapping them with lasers. While these approaches can remove existing varicose or spider veins, they will not prevent new ones from developing, since these high-tech treatments do not address the underlying problem of poor circulation. Worse yet, these procedures can also cause infection, scarring, nerve damage and pain (26). If these radical treatments are not an option for you, you'll be happy to hear that there is a natural approach that not only improves the appearance of these ropy, bulging veins, it also fosters leg health to prevent future problems.

1. Adjustment Disorder With Depressed Mood: A reaction to a stressor. (Loss of a loved one, job, physical illness, move etc.) This type of disturbed mood is usually mild and self-limiting. When symptoms last longer than 6 months another type of depression should be considered. Counseling, therapy and support may be sufficient treatment. Medication is not usually necessary.

2. Dysthymia: A chronic low-level depression. It can be very debilitating and may be a part of the personality. It also can be difficult to treat with medication; therapy is recommended.