Pregnancy Week 28
How big is your baby?
Your baby will be weighing in at around 2.22 pounds (1.005kg) and measuring
14.80 inches (37.6cm). Just to think, about 11 weeks ago your baby only weighed in at around 5.35 ounces (100g)!
How big are you?
Your uterus may be well above your umbilicus by now. In some pregnancies growth may be slow and others, it may seem, as if it has happened over night.
Your uterus will be about 3.14 inches (8cm) above your bellybutton, about 11.02
inches (28cm) from pubic symphysis to the top of your uterus. As your uterus
continues to grow with your developing baby it is not uncommon for you to
experience round ligament pain. this is usually
felt as a sharp pain in the pelvic area, and although it is generally considered
as a normal symptom of pregnancy, it can be extremely uncomfortable.
Your weight gain at this stage should be between 16-22 pounds (7.7kg's-10kg's) already.
How is your baby developing and growing
 At around 28 weeks into your pregnancy your baby's brain will begin to form the characteristic grooves and indentations on the surface
which are common with mature human brains.
Eyebrows and eyelashes will be present and your baby's hair on his/her head will even be growing longer.
Your babys eyes will now also unfuse and open during the course of this week.
Although your baby will be aware of light and dark, he/she will not be able to
distinguish objects.
Your baby will continue to have fat deposits under his/her skin, making his/her appearance look a little chubbier.
Your babys body will be made up of around 2-3% body fat already.
Your babys muscle tone is gradually improving, and this means that you will notice
his/her movement more often. It is not uncommon that your babys movements will
wake you up at night while you are sleeping.
Changes In You
It is not uncommon to hear pregnant women feeling as though they are unable to
control their emotions. The emotional changes a pregnant
women experiences will be different for each person and each pregnancy. These are
usually brought on by changing hormones, fears and anxiety about the birth
and new baby. If you are feeling like this then - dont worry, you certainly are
not the only one, but you should always remember that there will always be
someone who you can express your feelings and fears with
Your Nutrition
Over the course of your pregnancy there are certain foods which you should be including in your diet, and there are
foods which you should avoid while pregnant.
Foods to eat freely:
 Dark green or dark yellow fruits
Fruits and vegetable with vitamin C, such as tomatoes, citrus
Other fruits and vegetables
Whole grain breads and cereals
Dairy products
Protein sources such as: meat poultry, eggs and
fish
Dried beans, peas, seeds, and nuts
Foods to eat in moderation:
Fat
Sugar
Foods to avoid:
Anything containing alcohol
Food additives
More foods to avoid during pregnancy.
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