Key facts about your baby
- Your baby is around the weight of an aubergine 1.1kg and measures 37.6cm (head to heel).
- Your baby’s heartbeat is so strong now that someone can easily hear it by placing an ear on your bump.
- Your baby’s eyes are blinking and he/she can open and close his/her eyes from this week..
- The major organ systems such as the brain, lungs and liver are having the finishing touches applied to them and body fat is up to three percent.
What’s happening with you
- At 28 weeks of pregnancy, many doctors will want to see you at least every other week
- Your baby is now pressing against your bladder constantly so you may notice you may need to urinate more.
- Some women experience restless leg syndrome, a restless feeling in their lower legs when relaxing.
- You may be told to have more blood tests at this stage
