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28 Weeks Pregnant
Your 28th week begins
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Your 28th week begins
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28 Weeks Pregnant
Your 28th week begins
Your baby is the size of an eggplant.Your baby this week
This Week
This week your baby can already detect lights outside your belly, distinguishing between night and day. Can this help set the baby’s sleep pattern? Kind of a training for after birth … Continue Reading
Your summary
- Development your baby can already detect lights outside your belly, which means he can distinguish day from night.
- Schedule if you have RH negative blood, you’ll soon need to get the preventive injection.
- 28 weeks is how many months? 28 weeks of pregnancy is 7 months. With week 28, you are in the second week of the 7th month of your pregnancy.
DAY 1 • OF WEEK 28
IMPORTANT: when you do an ultrasound now in the final stretch, your doctor will be able to better observe the stage of the placenta. The stage will indicate how much the placenta is still nourishing the baby and fulfilling its role in pregnancy. In many cases, the placenta only changes in the final days or may not show any changes.
DAY 2 • OF WEEK 28
It’s common for expecting mothers to wonder what their baby is up to inside the belly. And what the baby does most is sleep, up to almost 12 hours of naps per day … Continue Reading
DAY 3 • OF WEEK 28
IMPORTANT: the third trimester is indeed a very exhausting time for the pregnant woman. The body aches, it’s hard to find a comfortable position to lie down and daily tasks like squatting or picking something up from the floor become difficult. It’s recommended to avoid strenuous effort and respect your limits, resting as much as you can.
DAY 4 • OF WEEK 28
It’s the final stretch and anxiety is running high. It seems time starts to pass more slowly, the aches get more intense, baby’s movements become more uncomfortable, and the fear of labor starts creeping in… Continue Reading
DAY 5 • OF WEEK 28
IMPORTANT: if anxiety is taking over and keeping you from sleeping, talk to your doctor about a natural remedy to help you relax. This isn’t the time for tension, it’s time to prepare, so try to relax and calm yourself as much as possible.
DAY 6 • OF WEEK 28
A full-term pregnancy is when labor occurs after 37 weeks. When it happens earlier, the baby is born premature and the main reasons are: hypertension, uterine infections, and rupture of the amniotic sac. Note that not all premature babies need to stay hospitalized for long periods… Continue Reading
DAY 7 • OF WEEK 28
IMPORTANT: as you get closer to your due date, your body starts giving signs of labor. One of these is the release of the mucus plug, which can happen days or even months ahead of the big day, so don’t be alarmed.
key info box:
- At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby can already perceive light through mom’s belly skin. This means he knows when it’s day and when it’s night.
- The baby may measure 37.6 cm and weigh 1,005 kg, but this is only an estimate since each baby has their own measurements.
- Choosing healthy foods, avoiding sodas and eating what you crave—but in moderation—is a tip for mom.
- At this stage, it’s quite common for your breasts to leak colostrum, but this isn’t a rule.
- It’s also important to eat slowly without drinking too much liquid at once and to chew food well, choosing what goes on your plate carefully.
Your baby this week
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More information about 28 Weeks Pregnant
At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby can already perceive light through mom’s belly skin. So, now they know when it’s day and when it’s night or when you’re in a brighter place. Week 28 of pregnancy is marked by the establishment of the baby’s sleep cycle— they’re now sleeping most of the time and waking up as they wish, keeping their own sleeping routine1.
Baby’s Development
At 28 weeks, your baby’s skin is less wrinkled than before, thanks to a good amount of fat making them look healthier and chubbier. Some babies can be born at this week and even though they’re considered premature, they have a good chance of survival. However, they should stay in the hospital until their lungs mature and they can breathe well, as well as reach an appropriate weight.
Your baby may measure 37.6 centimeters and weigh about 1.005 kg at 28 weeks, of course this is an estimate and each baby has their own measurements. Brain cells are developing every second and the baby starts to show reactions due to these brain functions2, making them move more and more. Your baby is almost ready to come into the world, there’s very little left now!!
How Mom Is Feeling…
Weight gain is a concern for every pregnant woman, but know that a chubby baby isn’t just related to mom’s weight—it’s the result of many factors. At 28 weeks, it’s important to focus on healthy foods3, avoid sodas and eat what you’re craving, but in moderation.
After all, no one wants their child to come out looking like a strawberry or cookies-and-cream ice cream lol. It’s also a good time to think about the baby shower and maternity souvenirs. You may have already picked the name, so talk to your baby a lot—because they can hear every word and love listening to your voices. Fetal development is amazing at this stage!
At 28 weeks it’s very common for your OB/GYN to request some blood tests to monitor your health, especially the test for gestational diabetes. Women with RH negative blood type will soon need to get the injection to ensure protection at birth.
Mom’s Discomforts
At this stage, it’s pretty common for your breasts to start leaking colostrum, but this isn’t a rule. Most women only produce colostrum after delivery and if it’s cesarean section it may take a little longer than with natural birth. Heartburn, indigestion, and constipation can be quite uncomfortable now, due to the gastrointestinal system working more slowly than normal.
Eating slowly without drinking too much liquid at once and chewing food properly may help ease these discomforts. Plus, selecting what you put on your plate carefully. Cold foods and drinks also help soothe the burning and irritation of heartburn characteristic of week 28. In the worst cases, consult your doctor for a safe antacid for pregnant women.
External Factors…
Oh, how you must miss sleeping through the night without interruptions! As your belly grows, the lack of comfortable sleeping positions can get in the way and affect your sleep quality. At 28 weeks, try to get comfortable with the help of pillows or find the comfiest position you can and try to relax. It’s also worth asking your partner for a nice massage—you might feel a little more comfortable afterwards.
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