28th Week of Pregnancy
Now that you have entered 3rd trimester, you are going nearer to your delivery day. Most of the pregnancy symptoms from previous weeks will show their presence during this week too. Constipation, heartburn, leg and lower back cramps, sleeplessness etc are some of the symptoms. Many of the moms-to-be may experience hemorrhoids i.e. painful varicose veins in the canal of the anus due to increased pressure in pelvic area during pregnancy.
Though it is quite common during pregnancy, consult your health care provider who can decide further treatment for hemorrhoids. Do not take any medicines without consulting your doctor.
By 28th week of pregnancy your baby has grown around 14 ¼ inches long and now she weighs about 2 ½ pounds. Though this figure may seem too small, your baby is going to gain height and weight in coming weeks of pregnancy. Your baby’s brain tissues have started to increase during this week. Process of storing fat under the skin is developing continually and will continue to do so throughout the remaining weeks of pregnancy.
Your baby’s eyelashes and eyebrows are now noticeable. Along with the facial hair, hairs on your baby’s head are now growing longer. However some of the babies will stay hairless until weeks after their birth. This is very important time for your baby’s growth and development. Take enough rest and eat balanced food so that you and your baby get all the essential nutrients that are necessary for development.
You must have gained around seventeen to twenty four pounds by 28th week of pregnancy. Many of you may expect to gain at least a pound per week for remaining weeks of pregnancy. Some of you might have gained more or less than 17 to 24 pounds. Consult your health care provider in both the cases. Do not change your diet on your own.
Gentle lower back massage may prove helpful for your lower back ache. Feet massage may give some relief from swelling and itchy feeling. You can get some satisfaction by looking at your decorated nursery. Make sure it is full of baby clothes, wipes, diapers etc so that you do not have to run around looking for nursery supplies when your baby is born.
Wear comfortable maternity clothes. Eat healthy and balanced food. Avoid taking any over the counter medicines without the consent of your health care provider. Talk to your partner and health care provider about your fears and anxiety about delivery. Take enough rest. Go for walks so that your feet and legs stay away from excessive swelling.
If your blood group’s RH factor is negative, then your health care provider will give you Rhogam injection. This injection will prove useful if your baby’s blood mixes in your blood during delivery by keeping your body doe not become sensitized. Ask your health care provider about the signs of pre term labor. Keep your doctor’s and partner’s phone number handy so that you can reach them in case of emergency.
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