28 Weeks Pregnant
At 28 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a coconut.
- Length
- 38 cm (15.0 in)
- Weight
- 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz)
- Trimester
- Third
- Month
- Month 7
- Weeks to go
- 12
Size of a coconut
Your baby at 28 weeks
Welcome to the third trimester! Your baby weighs about 1 kg, like a coconut. Their eyes can open and blink, and their brain is developing billions of neurons.
Your body at 28 weeks
Prenatal visits usually become every two weeks from now. Many providers suggest starting daily kick counts around 28 weeks.
Common symptoms at 28 weeks pregnant
- Tiredness returns
- Shortness of breath
- Frequent urination
- Leaky breasts (colostrum)
Every pregnancy is different. Having none of these symptoms is normal too.
Tips for week 28
- Count kicks once a day at a time your baby is usually active; most feel 10 movements within 2 hours.
- Contact your provider right away if you notice your baby moving less than usual. Do not wait until the next day.
- Rh negative? Ask about the anti-D injection.
Your week 28 checklist
- Start daily kick counts
- Appointments every 2 weeks
- Rh immunoglobulin if Rh negative
Helpful at 28 weeks
28 Weeks Pregnant: your questions answered
How big is a baby at 28 weeks pregnant?
At 28 weeks your baby is about the size of a coconut: around 38 cm (15.0 in) long and weighing about 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz). Every baby grows at their own pace.
How many months is 28 weeks pregnant?
28 weeks pregnant is month 7 of your pregnancy, in the third trimester. Your due date is 12 weeks away.
How many kicks should I feel at 28 weeks?
A common guide is 10 movements within 2 hours, and most babies get there much faster. What matters most is your baby's normal pattern. Call your provider straight away if movements slow down or change.
Sources
This guide is written from public guidance by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the NHS, the CDC and the World Health Organization. Baby sizes are averages; your baby may be bigger or smaller and still perfectly healthy.
General information only, not medical advice.
History of updates
- : Added a weekly checklist and common questions.
- : Matched fruit, length and weight to the Prego app.
- : Published.