You have made great progress in your pregnancy week by week and have reached week 25. The development of your baby and the change in you is quite exciting. So how big is the baby in the 25th week of pregnancy? How does baby development progress in the 25th week of pregnancy? What are the changes in the mother? What does a 25-week baby look like? 

Yeditepe University Hospitals Gynecology and Obstetrics Department Head and IVF Specialist Prof. Dr. Erkut Attar answered these questions about the 25th week of pregnancy. 

How Big is a 25-Week Baby?

Your baby now weighs close to 660 grams. The head-to-heel length is about 34.6 centimeters. It is about the size of a cauliflower this week.

Baby Development at 25 Weeks of Pregnancy

Wrinkles in your baby's skin begin to fill in and smooth out as the accumulation of fatty tissue increases. Their hair continues to grow. This baby hair usually falls out after birth and is replaced by new hair growth. Your baby's senses continue to develop.

For now, it will keep its eyes closed, although its eyelids are slowly separating. However, it will soon be able to feel the light through its eyelids. If you shine a light on your belly, you may feel your baby turn its head in response.

As reflexes develop, your baby may react to sudden noises by flinching or kicking. This is a special time in your pregnancy; you and your baby are beginning to feel and react together.

Changes in the Mother at 25 Weeks of Pregnancy

You may wonder why your eyes feel dry. This is a common symptom of pregnancy. Due to the change in your pregnancy hormones, your body cannot secrete enough tears and keep your eyes moist. Massaging your eyes, using teardrops, and reducing the amount of screen time you look at can reduce symptoms. If you develop severe redness, pain, sensitivity to light, or a visual impairment, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. This problem can be reduced or solved by exercising (regular walks), increasing water consumption, and eating frequent meals rich in fiber-rich foods. In addition, such a lifestyle change is a good method to prevent hemorrhoids, which develop in many pregnant women during pregnancy.

Although it may seem like there is still time, it can be a good opportunity to think about what kind of birth you want and consider your options.