The development of the baby at 28 weeks of gestation, which is 7 months pregnant, is marked by the establishment of sleep pattern and wakefulness. That is, as of this week, the baby already wakes up and sleeps when they want, and has a less wrinkled appearance because it begins to accumulate fat underneath the skin.
When the fetus is born at 28 weeks can survive, however, you must stay in the hospital until your lungs are fully developed, allowing you to breathe on your own. Learn about the complications of premature labor.
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Fetal size at 28 weeks' gestation
The size of the fetus at 28 weeks' gestation is approximately 36 centimeters from the head to the heel and the average weight is 1, 100 kg.
Pictures of the fetus at 28 weeks gestation
Baby Development - 28 Weeks Pregnant
Regarding the development of the baby, at 28 weeks of gestation, the skin is less transparent and paler, due to the accumulation of fat. In addition, the brain cells multiply greatly, and the baby begins to react to the pain, touch, sound and light that passes through the mother's belly, causing it to move more.
Even at 28 weeks of gestation, the fetus drinks the amniotic fluid and accumulates the feces in the gut, helping to build meconium.
Changes in woman
By the seventh month, breasts may leak colostrum and the expectant mother may have some difficulty falling asleep. Abdominal pressure is greatly increased and the gastrointestinal tract functions more slowly, so heartburn or constipation sometimes accompanied by hemorrhoids may occur.
Thus, it is recommended to make small meals and with little liquids, eating slowly and slowly chewing the food in order to avoid heartburn. Also, it is important to avoid taking laxatives to avoid constipation as they can reduce the nutrient absorption of food, giving preference to raw fruits and vegetables, with or without peel, as they help to improve intestinal transit.
Your pregnancy by quarter
To make your life easier and you do not waste time looking, we separate all the information you need for each trimester of gestation. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (1st to 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (14th to 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
