28 weeks pregnant
Length: 37.5 cmWeight: 1000 g
Baby development
I am working hard on developing key functions such as blinking, coughing, sucking, hiccuping and perhaps most importantly - breathing.
At this time, I have also begun to assume the position in preparation for delivery - that is, with my head down. However, don’t be alarmed if that isn’t the case; it simply means I’m taking advantage of the space I have to move about. There is still time.
If I'm a girl, my labia is still small and doesn’t yet cover the clitoris, but in the coming weeks, that is likely to change. If I'm a boy, the testicles will begin descending into the scrotum. My lungs are so far developed that should a premature birth occur now, I would be able to breathe air with some assistance.
Mothers development
Your belly keeps getting bigger, but it’s worth noting that belly size varies from one woman to another.
The size of your belly depends on the child's growth, body structure and body shape, length and weight, possible previous pregnancies as well as how much fluid your body stores. Therefore, it is not a good idea to compare the size of your belly with someone else, nor with your own, if you have been pregnant before. The large belly causes it to sometimes bump into ribs and lungs, which means that you may feel some pain below the lungs and at the back of the lumbar spine.
The uterus and the child are growing at such a fast rate that it pushes and draws into the ligaments that the uterus "rests in." In the lumbar spine, joints and muscles are affected by the uterus and the baby. Listen to signals coming from your body, think of your posture and use your abdominal muscles to keep your back straight.
Co-parent
Delivery day is still some weeks away.
However, now is the time to get to work ensuring you have everything prepped and ready for the big day. Bought a pram yet? Have you learned the best and fastest way to assemble and disassemble it? No? Practice! It might also be a good idea to go through the list of things you need to bring with you to the maternity ward so you don’t forget anything. Do you have a car? Do you intend to have it with you on the big day? Then you might need an infant car seat and learn how to install it. If you are thinking of driving to the hospital on delivery day, have you worked out the quickest route? Worked out the most practical parking spot? The time for planning is now.
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