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Baby Development
Pregnancy Symptoms Week 28
Pregnancy Checklist
You'll most likely have a checkup every two weeks until 36 weeks, then switch to once-a-week visits until you deliver.
Starting the childcare search

If you're planning to return to work, start looking into childcare now, especially if you live somewhere good care is in high demand.
Comfy sleep positions

“Side-sleep” and “almost-back sleeping” use pillows, towels, and blankets to support your back, neck, and growing belly.
28 weeks is how many months?

You're in your seventh month!
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Baby development at 28 weeks

Brain boost

Your baby's brain is adding billions of new nerve cells. His senses of hearing, smell, and touch are developed and functional. During the third trimester, the brain triples in weight, and the cerebrum develops deep, convoluted grooves that provide extra surface area without taking up more room in the skull.

Nerve protection

A protective covering of myelin begins to form around his nerves during this trimester, a process that will continue for a year after he's born.

See what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.
Inside pregnancy: Weeks 28 to 37
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Welcome to the last trimester! Your baby can see light and is gaining weight rapidly in preparation for birth.
Your baby at 28 weeks Tap the plus for more details
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Your baby is about the size of a large eggplant
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LENGTH
14.80
inches
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head to toe
WEIGHT
2.67
pounds
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Pregnancy symptoms during week 28

Baby kicks

Your baby's very active now. Your healthcare provider may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this.

Leg cramping

Leg cramps are more common at night but can also happen during the day. Your legs are carrying extra weight, and your expanding uterus is putting pressure on the veins that return blood from your legs to your heart as well as on the nerves leading from your trunk to your legs.

Nail changes

Some pregnant women develop harder nails, but others find that their nails are softer or more brittle.

Don't see your symptom?
Wondering about a symptom you have? Find it on our pregnancy symptoms page.
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baby in head down position at 28 weeks
Your body at 28 weeks Tap the plus for more details
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Pregnancy checklist at 28 weeks

Prepare for breastfeeding

If you're planning to breastfeed your baby, learn as much as you can about it now. Talk to nursing moms, read books, and consider taking a breastfeeding class.

Dedicate time to your partner

In the midst of all your baby preparations, take time to bond with your partner and celebrate what connects you and makes you love one another.

Plan for juggling work and family

See how other moms found a balance between work and family by shifting their schedules, finding good childcare, and prioritizing quality time.