Second Trimester
Pregnancy Week 25
Your baby is about the size of a turnip 🫚 — capillaries forming under skin.
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Size comparison
≈ Turnip
Length
34.6 cm
Weight
660 g
Milestone
Capillaries forming under skin
About 15 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 25
Tiny blood capillaries form under the skin, giving it a pinkish hue. The spine is developing its characteristic S-curve. Your baby's nostrils are beginning to open.
A pregnancy pillow can significantly improve sleep comfort from this point on.
Common symptoms at week 25
Pelvic girdle pain possibleHaemorrhoidsVivid dreams
Eat more of
- ✓Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseed)
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin D (cheese, eggs, sunlight)
- ✓Protein (chicken, legumes, eggs)
- ✓Iron + Vitamin C together for absorption
- ✓Magnesium-rich foods (nuts, seeds, dark chocolate)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Raw/smoked seafood
- ✕High-mercury fish
- ✕Unpasteurised cheeses (brie, camembert)
- ✕Processed meats (deli cuts, hot dogs)
- ✕Excess sugar
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
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