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You and your baby at 28 weeks pregnant
Your baby at 28 weeks



The baby's heartbeat can now be heard through a stethoscope. Your partner may even be able to hear it by putting an ear to your bump, but it can be difficult to find the right place.

Your baby keeps putting on weight, as more and more fat appears under the skin.
You at 28 weeks

At your 28-week antenatal appointment, your midwife or doctor will:

measure your blood pressure
test your urine for protein
discuss the results of any screening tests from your last appointment

Heartburn or acid reflux is common in pregnancy. It can be uncomfortable but is not harmful.

Find out how to avoid indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy and how to ease the symptoms.

If you've been told your blood type is rhesus negative, you'll be offered an injection in pregnancy to protect your unborn baby. You'll be offered tests for your blood and your baby's blood at birth, and you may be offered a second injection to protect your babies in any future pregnancies.

Things to think about

The stages of labour and birth and signs labour has started.

What happens when you have a caesarean section.

Exercise is good for you and your baby at any stage of pregnancy – find out about exercise in pregnancy and the sports and positions you should avoid.

Start4Life has more about you and your baby at 28 weeks of pregnancy.