Week 28 of Pregnancy
Rh-negative parents typically receive RhoGAM around this time.
Fetal size
Eggplant
- Length
- 37.6 cm
- Crown-to-heel
- Weight
- 1.00 kg
Fetal development
- REM sleep patterns appear.
- Weight passes 1kg and rises quickly.
- The retina matures.
Maternal changes
- Shortness of breath and bathroom trips increase.
- Foot and leg swelling can worsen.
Recommended checkups
- RhoGAM injection for Rh-negative parents; discuss Tdap and flu vaccines.
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.