Your baby at 28 weeks
Your baby is the size of a large cauliflower. Your baby is gaining weight rapidly now weighing about 1.05 kg (2.3 lb). Crown to rump, baby measures 25.4 cm (10 inches), but if you were to stretch your little one out, this distance might be closer to 38 cm (15 inches).
Last week, your baby opened his or her eyes for the first time. At 28th week of pregnancy, if you shine a bright light against your abdomen, baby may even open his or her eyes and turn away from the light.
Loud and clear
Your baby’s brain waves indicate that he or she is responding to sounds in the environment. The patterns are also starting to show differences during sleep. These sleep cycles will become clearer and more distinct closer to your due date.
Breathe easy
This is a vital stage in your baby's lung development. When he or she takes that first breath, the lungs will send oxygen to the blood vessels, which then circulate it throughout the body. Your baby is also manufacturing surfactant to keep the air sacs from sticking together, which will allow him or her to breathe properly after birth. The bronchial tubes are maturing, dividing into smaller and smaller branches.
Your pregnancy at 28 weeks
Rh follow-up
If preliminary blood tests showed that you're Rh negative, you'll be given an injection of Rhogam this week, just in case your baby is Rh positive. This shot will keep your body from producing antibodies to any of your baby's blood cells that may have crept into your circulation. Your little one’s Rh will be tested straight after birth; if positive, you'll be given another injection of Rhogam to protect future pregnancies.
The mark of pregnancy
As your pregnancy progresses, stretch marks may appear on your abdomen, breasts, hips and thighs. Most experts agree that there's not much you can do to avoid it, but applying cream or oil can’t hurt. Stretch marks usually fade after birth.
Two left feet
Your shifting center of gravity, along with your loosened joints, can make for a lot of bumping into tables and tripping over your own toes. Try and limit the spills by wearing flat shoes and slowing down.
Twin development at week 28
Your babies measure about 10 inches from crown to rump and weigh just over 2 pounds each. Their bones are fully developed, and their eyes are just beginning to open.
28 weeks pregnant symptoms
- constipation and gas
- 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
Quick tip for moms
Seeing stretch marks? You can’t make them go away, but you can minimize them by moderating your weight gain, eating a healthy diet, drinking lots of water, exercising regularly and applying a cream to decrease the dryness or itching of your skin. After your pregnancy is over, the stretch marks will fade from red to a silver color.
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