Week 26

The Tdap and RSV vaccines help protect your newborn from serious illness. Ask when to get them during pregnancy—it’s safe and important:

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Your baby is the size of a dragon fruit!

Your baby is making melanin, which gives color to their skin and eyes.

Their lungs are starting to make a fluid called surfactant that will help them breathe after birth.

There are several vaccines recommended during pregnancy. They are well-studied and safe—and help protect you and your baby. Some vaccines you get while pregnant also pass protection to your baby for the first months after birth.

After delivery, your baby will start their own vaccine schedule to keep building that protection. Vaccines are an important way to keep you, your baby, and your family healthy.

Pregnancy Topics Related to Week 26

Safe Choices

Vaccines During Pregnancy

Vaccines are shots that help your body fight disease. Some vaccines are important to get during pregnancy.

Close up shot of a young black nurse meeting with a patient. The patient is a baby. The child is being held by her mother. The smiling medical professional is leaning in close to examine the baby.

Medical Care

Well-Child Visit Schedule

Your baby’s health and growth should be closely monitored throughout their first year. Even if your baby seems totally healthy, regular check-ups help your care team track development, answer your questions, and give your baby the vaccines they need to stay healthy.

At The Hospital With Baby

Exams and Tests for Your Baby

Your baby will need a few routine tests and immunizations while you are in the hospital. This is to make sure that they’re healthy when they’re born and to help them stay healthy.