Third Trimester

Week 28 of Pregnancy

Welcome to the third trimester! Your baby is now dreaming and developing memories.

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Size of a

Aubergine

37.6cm

Length

37.6cm

Weight

1kg

Highlight

Welcome to the third trimester! Your baby is now dreaming and developing memories.

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Baby's Development

  • Your baby has broken the 1kg mark.
  • The eyes can blink and see dim shapes.
  • REM sleep is occurring - your baby is dreaming!
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How You Might Feel

  • Welcome to the third trimester!
  • Movements may feel more like rolls and nudges than kicks as space gets tighter.
  • Braxton Hicks may be more frequent.
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Tips This Week

  • Your midwife will offer an anti-D injection if you're rhesus negative.
  • Start practising positions for labour.
  • Attend your antenatal classes if you haven't yet.