Week 28 of Pregnancy

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Your 28th Week

Even before birth, your baby is establishing a pattern of behavior.
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6. The lungs have established a rhythmical pattern, which helps to speed up their development.
5. Many babies now move into a head-down position, though they are likely to keep turning for a few more weeks.
4. In some women, the pelvic joint is painful at this stage of pregnancy, due to hormonal changes.
3. At 28 weeks the average crown to heel length is 14 in (35.6 cm) and the average weight is 1.7 lb (760 g).
2. The hair on your baby's head is growing longer.
1. Eyelashes and eyebrows are growing longer and thicker.
The lungs have established a rhythmical patternMany babies now move into a head-down positionIn some women, the pelvic joint is painful at this stage of pregnancyAt 28 weeks the average crown to heel length is 14 inThe hair on your baby's head is growing longer.Eyelashes and eyebrows are growing longer and thicker.
Your baby is beginning to have regular sleep-wake cycles and her breathing, yawning, and swallowing are taking on a more definite pattern. However, your own life may seem less rhythmical. You may find things are slightly different at work and, perhaps, be seeing less of some friends because you don't always feel up to socializing. Don't become isolated, though-if nothing else, stay in touch by phone and email.
ultrasound of human fetus as 27 weeks and 1 day
Third Trimester

You are 27 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

Your baby todayOn a scan the space between the frontal bones of the forehead appears as a dark line on the soft spot at the top of your baby's head. This is not a line on the skin: instead where there is no underlying bone, more of the ultrasound beam passes through rather than being reflected. read more
ultrasound of human fetus as 27 weeks and 2 days
Weight Gain Guidelines

You are 27 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

Your baby todayYour baby may be looking happy today. Babies smile and grimace, wrinkle their foreheads, and stick their tongues out. Many of these behaviors are only becoming more apparent now as 3D ultrasound has provided a unique opportunity for their study. read more
ultrasound of human fetus as 27 weeks and 3 days
General Health and Safety

You are 27 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

Your baby todayThis baby is at the end of a yawn. Your baby is yawning in a more coordinated way now with one yawn often following another. It may look as if this image shows the fingertips in the bottom right but in fact it is a foot, nearly brought up to the mouth. read more