Third Trimester
28 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is the size of a Eggplant 🍆
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Medically reviewed by
MBBS, MD — Gynecologist & Obstetrician
Last reviewed:
Feb 2026
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Size
Eggplant
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Length
37.6 cm cm
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Weight
NaN g
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Trimester
Third
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Week
28 of 40
🌱 Baby Development at Week 28
THIRD TRIMESTER BEGINS! Baby now weighs over 1 kilogram. Eyebrows and eyelashes are fully developed. Baby is blinking and has rudimentary sight. Bone marrow fully takes over red blood cell production. Brain is developing rapidly.
THIRD TRIMESTER BEGINS! 🎊Over 1kg weight milestoneKick counting starts now
🤱 Common Symptoms
●Shortness of breath
●Heartburn
●Back pain
●Difficulty sleeping
●Braxton Hicks contractions
●Swelling
🥗 Nutrition Tips
- Iron and vitamin C together for anemia prevention
- Calcium 1200mg from food and supplements
- Small meals 5-6 times daily
🏃♀️ Exercise Tips
- Start kick counting: 10 kicks in 2 hours
- Reduce exercise intensity slightly
- Swimming remains excellent
🏥 Medical Tests & Appointments
28-week prenatal visitBlood count to check anemiaRhoGAM for Rh-negative mothersKick counting begins
🔬 Hormone Changes
hPL (human placental lactogen) peaks — important for milk production preparation. Progesterone remains high to prevent labor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered by our medical team