Pregnancy Week 28: Guide For Asian Mothers

How Big is Your Baby?

In this week by week pregnancy guide, you'll learn that:

Your baby can turn his head in your uterus if he notices a continuous, bright light shining from the outside.
He is getting used to blinking his eyes.
His bones are nearly developed, though they are still soft. (Don't worry, they will harden more after he is born.)
You may notice that your baby looks plump in the ultrasound. That's because of the layers of fat forming.
His lungs are mature enough to survive, if he were to be born now.

The top of your uterus can now be felt well above your belly button.
Your pregnancy symptoms are changing once again. Many women begin experiencing leg cramps and even hemorrhoids at this point.
It is hard to get a good sleeping position, especially because your baby is big enough to give you some sharp kicks to the ribs.
As the uterus applies pressure on your colon, constipation becomes more frequent.
You start wondering if you have been pregnant forever. Of course, the nervousness revolving around labour and birth also takes over your thoughts.

To relieve swollen ankles and feet, exercise early in the day before the swelling becomes full-blown.
Remember that pregnant women are sexy. So treat yourself to cute maternity workout clothes.
This is the best time for a 3D or 4D ultrasound. Many gynecologists bake the price of a 4D ultrasound into their package price, so do check if your doctor can do it for you complimentary.
Now is the best time to look into a confinement caterer, should you choose to hire one.

Your next week: 29 weeks pregnant

Your previous week: 27 weeks pregnant

Do you have questions on this week by week pregnancy guide? What are your current concerns, moms? Leave us a comment below!