baby : your baby measures about 10 inches from crown to rump or a total length of about 15. 75 inches from head to toe and weighs about 2. 4 pounds. brain waves show rapid eye movement (rem) sleep which means your baby may be dreaming. eyelids are opening. branches of lungs are developing so there's a good chance that baby would survive if born prematurely now. mom-to-be : your uterus extends well above your navel. as baby gets bigger and stronger this month you may be experiencing leg cramps and mild swelling of ankles and feet difficulty sleeping shortness of breath lower abdominal achiness clumsiness or scattered braxton hicks contractions (hardening and relaxing of the uterus like rehearsals for labor). you may also be urinating more frequently again as the uterus continues to push on your bladder. tip of the week : even if your partner is planning on being with you in the delivery room you might want to consider hiring a doula -- a professional labor assistant who provides support but not medical aid for the mother and her partner. studies show that doulas can shorten a woman's labor and reduce the likelihood of needing pain medication forceps deliveries or a caesarean section.
what can i expect during week 28 of my pregnancy?