29 weeks pregnant
Third trimester about 6 months
At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a butternut squash.
Baby this week
About 38cm. The baby's bones are fully developed though still hardening. The brain is developing billions of neurons and the baby is putting on weight rapidly.
Did you know? The baby gains approximately 200 grams per week during the third trimester — most of the birth weight is added in these final months.
What she may be feeling
- Strong fetal movement
- Significant back pain
- Pelvic pressure
- Heartburn
- Braxton Hicks
- Swelling
- Fatigue
- Frequent urination increasing
Tips for her this week
- Rest whenever you can — your body is preparing for labor.
- Swelling in feet and ankles is normal but mention sudden severe swelling to your doctor.
- Continue kick counts daily — know your baby's normal pattern.
- Start preparing your perineum with massage if your provider recommends it.
For partners
- She's likely uncomfortable most of the time now — patience and practical help are everything.
- Take over as many physical tasks as possible: cooking, cleaning, errands.
- Research postpartum depression in dads — it's more common than people think and worth knowing.
- Make sure you have a plan for who to call when labor starts.
Partner to-do list
- Take over all heavy physical tasks completely
- Research postpartum depression in new dads
- Confirm the labor call list — who to notify when it starts
- Install and test the car seat
This week together
- Install the car seat and get it inspected
- Finalize the postpartum support schedule
- Stock the house with newborn supplies
- Confirm pediatrician appointment timing after birth
When to call your doctor or midwife
Contact your care provider right away, or call emergency services, if she has:
- Decreased fetal movement
- Signs of preeclampsia
- Regular contractions before 37 weeks
- Heavy bleeding
- Leaking fluid
- Severe headache or vision changes
Trusted guidance: NHS: Pregnancy · NHS: Pregnancy complications · ACOG: Pregnancy · Pregnancy Info: Your pregnancy
Common questions
How big is the baby at 29 weeks?
At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a butternut squash. About 38cm.
How many months is 29 weeks pregnant?
29 weeks pregnant is about 6 months, in the third trimester.
What can partners do at 29 weeks?
She's likely uncomfortable most of the time now — patience and practical help are everything. Take over as many physical tasks as possible: cooking, cleaning, errands.