Trimester 2
6th month of pregnancy
Weeks 23 to 26. By the end of this month your baby is about the size of a lettuce head.
Week 23
Hearing is developing — your voice, heartbeat and favourite sounds become familiar companions.
Practice: Baby can hear now — read stories aloud, hum, or chant softly. Invite your partner to speak to the bump.
Week 24
The lungs develop branches and cells that produce surfactant. Baby has regular sleep-wake cycles.
Practice: Baby can hear now — read stories aloud, hum, or chant softly. Invite your partner to speak to the bump.
Week 25
Baby responds to familiar voices. Hair begins to show colour and texture.
Practice: Baby can hear now — read stories aloud, hum, or chant softly. Invite your partner to speak to the bump.
Week 26
Eyes begin to open. Baby may startle at loud sounds.
Practice: Baby can hear now — read stories aloud, hum, or chant softly. Invite your partner to speak to the bump.