Week 28 of Pregnancy
Third trimester
For informational purposes only. This page is not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — always consult your doctor, midwife, or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. In an emergency, call your provider or 911 immediately.
Baby is
about the size of an eggplant
14.8 inches · 2.2 lbs
Baby this week
- •Eyes are fully developed and can open and close
- •Brain is developing rapidly with more neural connections forming
- •Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows are becoming fuller
- •Responding to sounds and light from outside the womb
- •Developing a sleep-wake cycle similar to newborns
You this week
- •Increased Braxton Hicks contractions (practice contractions)
- •Lower back pain and pelvic pressure
- •Swollen feet and ankles, especially by evening
- •Shortness of breath as the uterus expands upward
- •Increased urinary frequency
- •Possible gestational diabetes screening results
- •Difficulty finding comfortable sleeping positions
This week's tips
- •Schedule your glucose screening test if you haven't already—this is typically done between weeks 24-28
- •Invest in supportive, flat shoes and consider compression socks to help with swelling
- •Practice pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) daily to prepare for labor and help with incontinence
- •Sleep on your left side when possible to improve circulation and reduce swelling
- •Start noticing your baby's movement patterns—kick counts become more important now
- •Consider childbirth education classes if you haven't already; many offer online options
Informational only — always check with your doctor or midwife for advice specific to you and your baby.
Looking ahead
You're entering the third trimester in just two weeks—your final stretch. Baby's movements will become even more pronounced, and you'll likely start thinking seriously about labor, delivery, and bringing baby home.
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For informational purposes only. This page is not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — always consult your doctor, midwife, or healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation. In an emergency, call your provider or 911 immediately.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Every pregnancy and baby is different. Always consult your doctor, midwife, or pediatrician for guidance specific to your situation.
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