28 weeks pregnant

Your baby

Your baby continues growing and maturing as the third trimester begins. The nervous system and lungs still have development ahead, and the body is building reserves for life after birth. The eggplant comparison gives a sense of length, not a personalized growth assessment. Your prenatal team interprets growth and other findings together over time.

Your body

Heartburn, back discomfort and interrupted sleep can become more noticeable as your bump grows. Talk about symptoms that are limiting daily activities instead of assuming you must simply put up with them. A severe or persistent headache, vision changes or sudden marked swelling needs prompt medical attention, even if you have otherwise been feeling well.

This week

Beginning the third trimester

Ask your team what to expect from third-trimester visits and which symptoms should trigger a call between appointments. Review how they want you to pay attention to your baby's movements and what contact number to use if the usual pattern changes. Do not wait for a scheduled visit if movements slow, stop or change. Also confirm how recent screening results fit into your care plan. Writing down the next appointment, any outstanding results and the urgent contact route can turn a long list of pregnancy information into a manageable plan for the coming weeks.