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The development of the baby at 28 weeks of gestation, which is 7 months of pregnancy, is marked by the establishment of the pattern of sleep and wakefulness. That is, starting this week, the baby wakes up and sleeps when he wishes, and has a less wrinkled appearance because he begins to accumulate fat under the skin.
When the fetus is born at 28 weeks it can survive, however, it must be admitted to the hospital until its lungs are fully developed, allowing it to breathe alone.
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Baby development - 28 weeks gestation
Regarding the baby's development, 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. Still at 28 weeks of gestation, the fetus drinks amniotic fluid and accumulates feces in the intestine, helping to build meconium.
In addition, in the 28th week of pregnancy, the baby knows how to recognize the mother's voice and react to loud noises and loud music, for example, and the heart starts to beat at a faster pace.
The baby also starts to have regular cycles of sleep, breathing and swallowing.
Fetus size at 28 weeks of gestation
The size of the fetus at 28 weeks of gestation is approximately 36 centimeters from the head to the heel and the average weight is 1,100 kg.
Photos of the fetus at 28 weeks of gestation
Changes in women
By the seventh month, the breasts may leak colostrum and the expectant mother may have some difficulty falling asleep. Abdominal pressure is greatly increased and the gastrointestinal tract works more slowly, so heartburn or constipation sometimes accompanied by hemorrhoids can occur.
Thus, it is recommended to eat small meals with little liquid, eating slowly and chewing food slowly in order to avoid heartburn. In addition, it is important to avoid taking laxatives to get around constipation, as they can reduce the absorption of nutrients from food, giving preference to raw fruits and vegetables, with or without peel, as they help to improve intestinal transit.
It is also normal for women to experience pain in the pelvic joint, which is usually the result of hormonal changes. In addition, at this stage of pregnancy it is difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep or to bend down to pick up something on the floor. Thus, it is recommended to avoid making an effort and to rest as much as possible.
Your pregnancy by trimester
To make your life easier and you don't waste time looking, we've separated all the information you need for each trimester of pregnancy. What quarter are you in?
- 1st Quarter (from the 1st to the 13th week)
- 2nd Quarter (from the 14th to the 27th week)
- 3rd Quarter (from the 28th to the 41st week)
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