Week 28 Of Your Pregnancy

The big news is that after being crusted shut for many weeks that your baby will now be able to open and close his or her eyes.

Week 28 Of Your Pregnancy

The average weight of a baby at about Week 28 is just over a kilo. He probably measures a little over 33 centimetres from head to toe (when stretched out.)

Your doctor will track your baby’s growth during checkups by gently pressing on your belly to feel where the top of your uterus is, also known as fundal height.

Changes To Your Body

Your uterus has grown quite large. Normally it weighs about 70 grams and holds less than 30 grams of fluid; now, it’s expanded to house your baby, the placenta, and an entire litre of amniotic fluid.

As your uterus expands you may experience side effects such as back pain, swelling in your feet and ankles, heartburn, hemorrhoids, itchy skin and hemorrhoids.

Many of these symptoms will go away as soon as the uterus starts shrinking after delivery.

Lifestyle Considerations

You may have already selected an obstetrician, but you also may want to research for a good pediatrician to treat your baby. The first office visit after a baby is born is usually within a few days of it being born.

Good Advice

Even if it costs you for the consultation it is a good idea to interview or consult with a pediatrician before you choose one. After all this is the doctor that will be taking care of your child’s health.