Third Trimester
Ultrasound image at pregnancy week 28
Pregnancy week 28

Week 28

12

Weeks to go!

Your baby is about the size of an large eggplant. The brain is developing quickly and can respond more clearly to light and sound. Kicks, jabs, and rolls may feel stronger.

Weight

1000g

Length

25 cm

Days Left

84

As you have certainly noticed, your baby is starting to put on weight fast. This well explains the bump you’ve been sporting. Since there is so much d...

Expert Advice

“Please keep a tab on your baby’s movements. There should be at least 10 movements in one hour.  If you feel a slight dip in the movements, visit your doctor. If you haven’t got tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster vaccine, please get it done. This will help protect the baby from these diseases until he/she can be vaccinated later in life. At any time during your pregnancy, bleeding or spotting should trigger a call to your doctor. The same is true for sudden or severe abdominal pain,” Dr. Sangeeta Malhotra, Medical Superintendent, CGHS Maternity and Gynea Hospital, Delhi

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