28 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an aubergine: around 37.6 cm head to heel and 1.00 kg. Baby can blink. Welcome to the third trimester.
Your baby at 28 weeks
Baby can blink. Welcome to the third trimester.
| Size | About the size of aubergine |
|---|---|
| Length | 37.6 cm head to heel |
| Weight | 1.00 kg |
Your body at 28 weeks
Breathlessness and practice contractions (Braxton Hicks) are common. Sleep on your side and get to know your baby's pattern of movements.
For your partner
Third trimester. Time to learn the tools.
- Learn the warning signs and when to call
- Install the car seat
- Join an antenatal class together
Call your doctor or hospital straight away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid leaking, severe headache or vision changes, or fewer baby movements.