Week 28 Pregnancy Symptoms 7 Months Pregnant Baby Hiccups RhoGAM Shot Guide
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Week 28 of Pregnancy
A gentle, friendly check in for the start of your third trimester
Celebrate (and Breathe)
Welcome to month 7, mama. Reaching the third trimester is a milestone worth celebrating, even if back aches and sciatic twinges make “celebration” feel like a stretch today. If you’re nervous, exhausted, or wondering whether you’re “going crazy,” know this: it’s okay to feel every bit of that. You’re doing something extraordinary.
Your Baby at Week 28
28 Weeks = 7 Months
Only about eight twelve weeks remain, though each day can feel three different lengths at once long, short, and endless.
Size & Skills
Roughly 2 ¼ lb and nearly 15 in long comparable to a bundle of kale
Practising: blinking, hiccupping, coughing, sucking, maybe even dreaming
Starting to settle head-down (but plenty of wiggle room left)
Why Hiccups Happen
Small spasms mean your baby’s diaphragm is strengthening. They’re harmless even if they jiggle your belly while you’re trying to sleep.
Your Body at Week 28
The Sciatica Shuffle
Shooting pain from your lower back or hip down one leg? That’s your growing uterus pressing on the sciatic nerve.
Try:
Warm baths or a heat pack
Gentle piriformis stretches
Side sleeping with a pillow between your knees
Short, slow walks or guilt free couch time
Skin That Suddenly Objects
Tight, itchy belly? Sensitive breasts? Thank pregnancy hormones plus rapid stretching.
Switch to fragrance free cleanser and lotion
Calamine dab for stubborn itch
If a rash lingers >2 days, call your provider
Energy Dips & Iron Needs
Fatigue can return now that baby’s growth is sprinting. Iron-rich foods (chicken, beans, spinach) plus vitamin C help keep your reserves up. If dizziness or extreme tiredness strikes, mention it at your next appointment.
Gentle To Do’s This Week
1. Start Kick Counts Minus the Stress
Pick the same time daily (after dinner works for many). Ten distinct moves within two hours is typical, but learn your baby’s rhythm. If something feels off, trust your gut and call.
2. Learn Your Rh Status
If you’re Rh-negative, you’ll likely receive a routine RhoGAM shot soon. It’s a simple, protective step no need for alarm.
3. Book (or Stream) a Childbirth Class
Knowing what labor might look and feel like often lowers third-trimester anxiety. Virtual sessions count!
4. Consider Tdap & Flu Vaccines
Both pass antibodies to baby and keep you healthier for labor and newborn life.
5. Give Your Breasts a Quick Self Check
Most lumps are normal gland changes, but flag anything that worries you. Peace of mind beats silent worry.
Real Talk Reassurance
You may feel thrilled one minute and overwhelmed the next. That swing doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful; it means you’re human. Every ache, hiccup, and tear is part of your unique path to meeting your little one.
Take breaks. Ask for help. Repeat after me: I’m doing my best, and my best is enough today.
(Information here supports not replaces your provider’s advice.)