At 28 weeks pregnant you are in the third trimester, with about 12 weeks to go until a 40-week due date. Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period, so this is roughly month 7 of pregnancy.
How big is your baby at 28 weeks?
Around week 28, your baby is often compared to a brinjal. Fruit and vegetable comparisons are a friendly way to picture the size, not an exact measurement.
From the INTERGROWTH-21st international standard (University of Oxford), the median estimated fetal weight at 28 weeks is about 1.10 kg. Most healthy babies fall between roughly 880 g and 1.40 kg (about the 2nd to 98th percentile). Scan estimates carry some margin of error, so a number on its own is rarely a reason to worry. Our guide on reading the weight on your scan report explains more, and the baby weight checker lets you enter your own report.
The third trimester runs from week 28 until birth. The baby gains most of its weight now, and your body prepares for labour.
Your body at 28 weeks
The third trimester begins. You get tired more easily, and may need to pee at night. Counting kicks is often advised from now on.
What is going on
The third trimester begins. Your baby grows fast now, so your body feels the load. You may need to pee at night, and sleep can get lighter.
What can help
Many doctors advise noting your baby's movements every day from around now. Ask what pattern to watch for.
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See all weeks on the pregnancy week by week page, or try the interactive week-by-week guide.