28 weeks pregnant
Third trimester about 6 months
At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an eggplant.
Baby this week
About 37cm. The baby can now blink and has eyelashes. The brain is developing rapidly and the baby is practicing breathing by moving the diaphragm. Third trimester has begun.
Did you know? At week 28, the baby's chance of survival if born prematurely is over 90% with modern neonatal care — each additional week significantly improves outcomes.
What she may be feeling
- Strong fetal movement — track daily
- Back pain increasing
- Heartburn
- Braxton Hicks increasing
- Swelling
- Fatigue
- Sleep difficulty
- Shortness of breath
Tips for her this week
- Third trimester begins — the final stretch. You're doing incredibly.
- Appointments will become more frequent from here on.
- Group B Strep (GBS) test will happen around week 35–37 — it's a simple swab.
- Start practicing relaxation and breathing techniques for labor.
For partners
- Welcome to the third trimester — this is the final push.
- Appointments become more frequent from here — every 2 weeks, then weekly from week 36.
- The hospital bag needs to be fully packed by week 34–36 at the latest.
- Research the signs of labor so you know what to watch for.
Partner to-do list
- Learn the signs of labor: water breaking, regular contractions, bloody show
- Pack the hospital bag together
- Research breathing techniques for labor support
- Know the route to the hospital and have a backup plan
This week together
- Pack the hospital bag
- Learn labor breathing techniques together
- Confirm birth plan with your care provider
- Plan the postpartum first two weeks in detail
When to call your doctor or midwife
Contact your care provider right away, or call emergency services, if she has:
- Decreased fetal movement — less than 10 movements in 2 hours
- Signs of preeclampsia
- Regular contractions before 37 weeks
- Heavy bleeding
- Leaking fluid
Trusted guidance: NHS: Pregnancy · NHS: Pregnancy complications · ACOG: Pregnancy · Pregnancy Info: Your pregnancy
Common questions
How big is the baby at 28 weeks?
At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of an eggplant. About 37cm.
How many months is 28 weeks pregnant?
28 weeks pregnant is about 6 months, in the third trimester.
What can partners do at 28 weeks?
Welcome to the third trimester — this is the final push. Appointments become more frequent from here — every 2 weeks, then weekly from week 36.