By the 28th week, your baby has become quite large. All signs of life are present. You can even catch your baby’s smile in ultrasound images. Your baby can now hear you clearly and recognizes the voices of all close relatives, especially the mother, father, and siblings if any, and responds to them. This is a period where the baby constantly sleeps and wakes up. He or she opens and closes their eyes. Eyebrows begin to develop. The baby’s brain and tissues continue to grow. Also, in the 28th week, the baby’s hair grows longer.
The baby stores fat to maintain its own body temperature after birth. During this period, the baby has a significant need for calcium. Therefore, foods rich in calcium should be consumed abundantly. Furthermore, ninety percent of babies born during this period survive.
What is the height and weight of the baby at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
When this week is reached, the baby’s height will be 35 cm, and the weight will reach 1100 grams.
What are the changes in the expectant mother at 28 weeks of pregnancy?
Upon reaching the 28th week of pregnancy, difficult periods will begin for the expectant mother. This week marks the entry into the final trimester. By now, you will have gained between 7 to 10 kg. Leg pains may increase. There may be an increase in varicose veins and severe cramps. Swelling in the legs can be observed.
In the 28th week, the baby will grow even more. Accordingly, the uterus will grow and reach toward your ribs. During this period, you may experience difficulties if you have hemorrhoids. Additionally, there may be an increase in waist and back pain, skin dryness, palpitations, and indigestion.
Furthermore, entering the 28th week marks the final stage of pregnancy. Therefore, the load on the spine increases. Sleeping on a firm surface may provide more relief. During this week, milk may come from your breasts (colostrum). However, this milk should not be expressed. Otherwise, it may lead to preterm labor.
A glucose loading test is performed during this week. If there is gestational diabetes—meaning diabetes that emerges during pregnancy—this test must be conducted for detection. Also, attention should be paid to increases in blood pressure during this week. High blood pressure is a risky condition for both the baby and the mother.
When the mother reaches the 28th week, she should pay even more attention to her nutrition. To be resilient against the common cold, she should be very careful about fruit and vegetable consumption. She should consume plenty of Vitamin C.
