25 weeks pregnant

Your baby responds to touch, sound and your voice by moving. A sudden loud noise can make them jump and kick, which is called the startle response.

How big is my baby at 25 weeks?

At 25 weeks your baby is about the size of a courgette, around 33.7 cm long and 778 g. Before about 14 weeks babies are measured from crown to rump; after that the figure is head to heel. These are typical figures from fetal growth charts. Your own baby may be bigger or smaller, and your scans are what count.

What is my baby doing at 25 weeks?

• Your baby responds to touch, sound and your voice by moving.
• A sudden loud noise can make them jump and kick, which is called the startle response.
• Hiccups may show up as little rhythmic jerks you can feel.
• Around now the eyelids open for the first time and blinking comes soon after.

What changes for me at 25 weeks pregnant?

• Heartburn and indigestion are common as your baby takes up more room.
• Some swelling of your feet and ankles is normal, especially at the end of the day.
• There's no set number of kicks to count, but if movements slow down, change or stop, contact your maternity unit straight away.

What is a good tip for this week?

Smaller meals, sitting upright while you eat and cutting back on caffeine can ease heartburn.

What can a partner do this week?

Talk and sing to the bump and see if your baby answers with a wriggle.

What should I know in Ireland at 25 weeks?

• Most antenatal classes start between 26 and 32 weeks. If you haven't booked yet, contact your maternity unit now.

Want these updates on your phone? The Lullagram app has a free pregnancy section with this week-by-week guide, Irish dates worked out from your due date, a contraction timer and more. When your baby arrives, the baby tracker is ready in the same app.