Third Trimester
Pregnancy Week 28
Your baby is about the size of a eggplant 🍆 — third trimester begins, baby can dream.
🍆
Size comparison
≈ Eggplant
Length
37.6 cm
Weight
1.0 kg
Milestone
Third trimester begins, baby can dream
About 12 weeks to go until your due date (week 40).
Baby's development at week 28
Welcome to the third trimester! Your baby's brain is rapidly adding billions of neurons. Eyelashes are present. The baby spends more time awake and their movements are strong and coordinated.
Start kick counts — note at least 10 movements in 2 hours each day as a healthy sign.
Common symptoms at week 28
Braxton Hicks intensifyingBack painHaemorrhoidsDifficulty sleeping
Eat more of
- ✓Calcium & Vitamin K (broccoli, kale)
- ✓DHA-rich fish (sardines, salmon — cooked)
- ✓Iron-rich foods to prevent anaemia
- ✓Fibre-rich foods to combat constipation
- ✓Small frequent meals to ease heartburn
- ✓Dates (studies suggest easier labour)
Foods to avoid
- ✕Alcohol
- ✕Gas-producing foods (beans, cabbage) if uncomfortable
- ✕Very spicy food if causing heartburn
- ✕Raw/undercooked meat
- ✕High-sodium processed food
- ✕Large meals that worsen reflux
Medically reviewed by First OPD Medical Team. Last reviewed on .
Based on average milestones from World Health Organization (WHO), ACOG, NHS UK. Educational only — not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
Track every week with a free First OPD account
Save your personalised week, get your due date, and book gynaecologists near you.