Your baby’s muscle tone is gradually improving. Its hands can grip with some strength now.
Your baby’s eyelids unfuse and open partially. In the next day or so, your baby’s eyes will be completely formed and lashes are forming.
The baby’s sucking and swallowing skills are improving.
[When] week 28 comes to a close, your baby will measure almost 10 inches (254 mm) in length and weigh 2 1⁄8 pounds (952 g). In just two weeks, your baby has gained 6 ounces (168 g) and has grown 3⁄4 inch (19.1 mm).
You
As your growing baby becomes more and more active, you may notice that your sleep is sometimes interrupted by its restlessness.
From time to time, you might experience some pelvic pain as your uterus grows and stretches the ligaments. Most often, the pain is felt in the groin area and inside your thighs, especially after you walk or exercise. Resting should bring you some relief.
You may have more swelling (edema) in your hands and feet now.
TIPS TO REDUCE SWELLING
Avoid standing
Rest with your legs elevated
Avoid very salty foods
Your uterus continues to push on your bladder, reducing its capacity. During pregnancy, the tubes that lead from the kidneys to the bladder lack tone and are more readily dilated, kinked, and compressed. Thus, even with a smaller capacity, the bladder can’t be emptied as efficiently, and urinary tract infection can result.
Did You Know?
At birth, a major valve must close inside the baby’s heart to keep the used blood and the fresh, oxygenated blood separated. |
For Your Comfort
Since the muscles of your pelvic floor may not be able to prevent leakage when you laugh, cough, or strain to lift something, empty your bladder often. |
