Week 25 : Your baby can recognize your voice and respond to touch! Try
playing soothing music, talking, or gently pressing your belly—baby might move in response!
Mom’s Health Concerns
Weight gain: You may have gained around 7-10 kg by
now
Gestational diabetes screening may be scheduled
around this time
Possible varicose veins and hemorrhoids due to
increased blood circulation
Constipation due to hormonal changes and baby’s
pressure on intestines
Changes in vision (dry eyes, mild blurriness due to
fluid retention)
Baby Activities
Your baby is about the size equivalent to a bunch of
grapes (~34.6 cm or 13.6 inches long) and weighs around 680-700 grams (1.5 lbs).
Baby’s heartbeat is strong and can be heard with a
stethoscope
Baby's skin is becoming smoother as fat starts
accumulating
Lungs are developing more surfactant, preparing for
breathing after birth
Baby can now make a fist and grasp the umbilical
cord
Can respond to loud sounds, bright lights, and even
touch
Baby is practicing swallowing, breathing, and
sucking movements
Symptoms
Stronger baby movements and kicks (baby is getting more active!)
Back pain and pelvic discomfort due to uterus
expansion
Swelling in feet, hands, and ankles (normal but
monitor sudden swelling)
Shortness of breath as baby presses against your
lungs
Leg cramps and restless legs, especially at night
Heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion
Increased vaginal discharge (normal if clear or
white)
Braxton Hicks contractions (mild, irregular practice
contractions)
Dry, itchy skin and possible stretch marks
emotional changes
Stronger emotional bond with baby as movements increase
Mood swings due to hormonal changes
Possible anxiety about labor, delivery, or parenthood
Excitement as baby’s arrival feels closer
When to Call the Doctor
Severe abdominal pain or intense cramps
Heavy bleeding or unusual discharge
Painful or frequent contractions
Severe dizziness, fainting, or blurred vision
Swelling in hands, face, or legs (possible preeclampsia)
