28 WEEKS PREGNANT
Congratulations, you’re 28 weeks pregnant – welcome to your third trimester!
28 weeks pregnant is how many months?
If you’re 28 weeks pregnant you’re in month 7 of pregnancy; only 2 more left!
Your baby at week 28 of your pregnancy
Your baby's eyes are blinking and they can sense light filtering in from the womb. The brain is continuing to develop billions of neurons in preparation for the outside world. The major organ systems such as the brain, lungs and liver are having the finishing touches applied to them and body fat is up to three percent.
If birth occurs now your baby has a good chance of survival, although medical interventions including assistance with breathing, feeding and temperature control would be needed in the special care baby unit.
Inside the uterus the formation of tiny capillaries is ensuring that your baby’s skin has a healthy pink glow.
Antibodies are being soaked up from your blood to strengthen your baby’s immune system and prepare for fighting disease after birth.
How big is my baby at 28 weeks pregnant?
Your baby is around the weight of an aubergine 1.1kg and measures 37.6cm...
Your body during week 28 of pregnancy
Your pregnancy belly at 28 weeks
Our amazing mums-to-be have shared photos of how their pregnancy bump looked at 28 weeks pregnant..
Elle
Hayle
Bobby
It's important to note that every woman's pregnancy tummy at 28 weeks will look different so you shouldn't compare yourself to others.
Your baby's movements
Your baby’s movements should have developed a regular pattern by this stage. If you notice any change in the movements you should contact your midwife or the hospital immediately as it could be a sign that your baby is in distress. It’s important to seek advice as soon as you feel any changes rather than wait until the next day.
Antenatal appointments at 28 weeks pregnant
You will probably be visiting the midwife or doctor every three weeks now.
Usually you will be offered blood tests to recheck your iron level and an antibody screen. If you have risk factors for diabetes you will be offered a glucose tolerance test to look for diabetes in pregnancy; a condition called gestational diabetes.
Also, if you have Rhesus negative blood you will be offered an injection of Rh immunoglobulin to prevent your body from developing antibodies that might attack your baby’s blood.
Restless leg syndrome
Around 28 weeks pregnant some women experience restless leg syndrome, a restless feeling in their lower legs when relaxing. It is not known why some pregnant women experience this but it is relatively common.
Nadia
Week 28 pregnancy symptoms
Now that you're 28 weeks pregnant you may begin to experience nose bleeds and indigestion more than ever before. Here are a few other symptoms...
- Sleep problems
- Stretch marks
- Swollen and bleeding gums
- Pains on the side of your bump
- Piles
- Headaches
- Backache
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Leg cramps
- Constipation
- Feeling hot
- Dizziness
- Vaginal infections
- Urine infections
- Spotty skin
Tips to keep in mind now you’re 28 weeks pregnant
- Your blood will be tested for anemia this week.
- If your blood group is Rhesus-negative you may be offered an injection of anti-D this week.
- You will be offered a whooping cough vaccine between 16 and 32 weeks of pregnancy for maximum effect however, it can be offered up until birth.
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