28 Weeks Pregnant
At 28 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of an aubergine. You are in the third trimester, and this week brings its own small changes — for your baby and for you.
- Size of
- an aubergine
- Length
- 37.6 cm
- Weight
- 1.01 kg
- Trimester
- 3
Your baby this week
- Rapid eye movement sleep begins — the stage linked with dreaming.
- Your baby can blink, and eyelashes are fully grown.
- Weight gain speeds up noticeably from now on.
Your body this week
- Antenatal visits usually become more frequent from now.
- A few drops of colostrum may leak from your breasts.
Common symptoms
- Getting out of breath more easily
- A dull ache in the lower back
- Swollen feet and ankles by the end of the day
What to expect
The last stretch asks a lot of your body. Sleep gets harder, movement slows down, and your appointments become more frequent. With 12 weeks to go, focus on rest, on knowing the signs of labour, and on having your bag ready.
Tips for this week
- Blood tests around this point check for anaemia; anti-D is offered if your blood is Rh negative.
- Get to know your baby’s daily pattern and call your midwife if it changes.
- Start getting used to sleeping on your side, ideally the left.
Frequently asked questions
How many months is 28 weeks pregnant?
28 weeks is about 6.5 months. Pregnancy months do not divide evenly into weeks, so counting in weeks is more precise.
How big is my baby at 28 weeks?
At 28 weeks your baby is around an aubergine — roughly 37.6 cm long and about 1.01 kg. Healthy babies vary a lot around these averages.
What symptoms are normal at 28 weeks pregnant?
The most common ones this week are listed above. Contact your doctor or midwife about heavy bleeding, severe pain, a fever, or any change in your baby’s movements.
Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so week 1 begins before conception.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor or midwife about your own pregnancy.