29 weeks pregnant
Quick answer
At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a butternut squash: around 38.6 cm head to heel and 1.15 kg. Muscles and lungs keep maturing, and kicks get stronger.
Your baby at 29 weeks
Muscles and lungs keep maturing, and kicks get stronger.
| Size | About the size of butternut squash |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.6 cm head to heel |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
Your body at 29 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.