28^th Week

Little Blinks, Grand Entrances

Welcome To Week 28!

You are entering the third trimester of your pregnancy. Your body works overtime as the heavily expanding uterus exerts significant pressure on your diaphragm, commonly triggering shortness of breath, lingering back pain, or sleeping challenges.

Your baby weighs approximately 1,005 grams and measures about 37.5cm from head to toe.
The baby has started blinking, and their improving vision can perceive light filtering through the abdomen.
Billions of neurons are forming in the brain, and the lungs are developed enough to potentially breathe air.
Body fat is accumulating rapidly, and the baby maintains a regular sleeping, waking, and hiccupping schedule.
Baby is about the size of an eggplant.

Changes in Your Body

Shortness of breath and more frequent urination often return as baby grows.

What's Happening Inside?

The baby’s eyes can now open and close, and brain tissue is developing rapidly.

When to Check With a Doctor

• Heavy bleeding.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• High fever.
• Reduced or no baby movement.
• Fluid leaking or your water breaking.
• Regular contractions before 37 weeks.
• Severe headache, vision changes or sudden swelling of hands/face.

Helpful Tips for Week 28

• Start daily kick counts.
• Discuss your birth plan with your doctor.
• Continue iron and calcium-rich foods.
• Rest with your feet up to reduce swelling.

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28th Week