28 weeks pregnant? Welcome to the third trimester. Excited to know all things that are happening with your baby at 28 weeks pregnancy? Read it all here
Baby Development:
Your baby is now size of a large eggplant
Size of the baby when you are 28 weeks pregnant is that of kombucha squash. 28 weeks pregnant baby weight in kg is 1.2 kgs. 28 weeks pregnant baby position in the womb is called a breech, head facing down & feet pointed down. With all the gained 28 weeks pregnant baby weight and lack of enough space, the baby's head is facing down, so there is nothing to worry about. Your baby is making faces and blinking. The brain is beginning to develop deep ridges and indentations. The lungs are still developing and will continue growing after birth as well.
Body Changes
Your body is now feeling sensitive. Gone is the golden phase of pregnancy. Your uterus is pressing against the inferior vena cava, the large vein on the right side of your body that returns blood from your lower limbs to the heart. This leads to oedema. You could also experience restless leg syndrome, meaning, having difficulty in keeping legs still. Light cramping called Braxton hicks, i.e, false contractions that happen to prepare your body for labour. Contact the doctor if you are experiencing 6 contractions in an hour which last at least 30 seconds, and don’t seem to go away. Week 28 pregnancy baby movements are now distinguishable from general hiccups or gastric movements.
Find your due date/Calculating your due date:
Unless you've been tracking your ovulation, for a health practitioner to exactly know when you ovulated and conceived is hard to say. Most women ovulate about two weeks after the first day of their period. So, to calculate a standard timing, most health practitioners calculate the due date from the first day of your last menstrual period.
28 weeks pregnant symptoms:
Here are a few number of common symptoms a woman may notice throughout her Pregnancy Symptoms Week 28.- Constipation and gas
- Restless legs
- Backaches and leg cramps
- Insomnia
- Breast growth and leakage
- Continued weight gain
- Shortness of breath
- Heartburn
- Swelling in limbs
- Varicose veins
- Frequent urination
- Heavy vaginal discharge
Tips for You This Week
You can support your body to prepare for pregnancy by following the tips below:Puffy face? Try using ice cubes or cool pads to relieve. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid sleeping on your hands and propping your arms up with a pillow at night to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome. Elevate your feet slightly when you sit. Keep nursing pads handy to tackle leaky breasts. Always stand slowly after prolonged sitting or sleeping position as the blood pressure of the body is low at this stage. Try sleeping on your side with your knees bent and with one pillow between your legs and another one under your belly for support. Is 28 weeks pregnant baby movement very low? The baby is having good sleep cycles. It's important to not worry and relax.