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Pregnancy Week 28

Your little one is growing quickly in week 28--find out what's going on now that you're in your third trimester and learn all about cesarean deliveries and bed rest.

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Month 7

Watch Your Baby's Growth

Sleep Cycles: Weeks 26 to 30 of Pregnancy
Sleep Cycles: Weeks 26 to 30 of Pregnancy

At this point, your baby is awake and asleep at very specific times of the day. Find out about his sleep patterns, and what they mean.

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Your Changing Body

You've made it to the third trimester and even though you're on the home stretch, you're probably about ready to be done with pregnancy! In your final trimester, you'll feel the physical toll of pregnancy.

Your Developing Baby

Until now, your baby's eyelids have been fused shut, but this week he'll begin to open and close his eyes. What's more, his irises are now filled with pigment.

Tip of the Week

Prepare for the unexpected. Even though you've written your birth plan and have a vision of how your labor will go, very few deliveries are perfect.

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Your Week 28 To-Do List

1. Start seeing your doctor or midwife every two weeks.

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An Inside Look

Take a unique look at Baby's development inside the womb this week.

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Your Pregnancy Calendar

Organize your doctor's appointments, save your ultrasound photos, and more--all in one place!

Ask Parents About Week 28

We've got answers to your questions from experts and parents who've been there.

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Everything in Pregnancy Week 28

More About Your Pregnancy in Week 28

Your Baby

Your Body

  • Amniotic Fluid Levels

    Find out why amniotic fluid is important for your baby and what it happens if your levels are too high or too low.

  • Bed Rest

    Find out if you're a likely candidate for bed rest in your third trimester and how to cope if you have to try this treatment.

  • Gestational Diabetes

    Find the answers to all your questions about gestational diabetes.

  • Increased Heartburn

    You may experience painful heartburn in your third trimester. Find out how to treat it with over-the-counter medicines.

  • Multiple Sclerosis

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common in women of child-bearing age, and it is sometimes diagnosed during pregnancy. Find out what you...

  • Third Trimester Screening

    Read up on the tests you'll be given during your third trimester.

Your Self

  • Avoiding STDs

    Be especially careful to avoid contracting an STD during pregnancy because some can cause birth defects or severe neonatal illness.

  • Cesarean Sections

    Find out everything you need to know about cesarean deliveries, from why you might need to plan a C-section in advance to how the opera...

  • Childbirth Classes for Mom and Partner

    It might be a good idea to get dad-to-be involved in some of your childbirth classes. Try these tips for talking with him about tagging...

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