Week 29 of Pregnancy
Brain development accelerates and the skull continues to harden.
Fetal size
Butternut squash
- Length
- 38.6 cm
- Crown-to-heel
- Weight
- 1.16 kg
Fetal development
- Cerebral folds (gyri and sulci) form rapidly.
- The skull is firm yet flexible enough for delivery.
- One of the fastest weight-gain periods.
Maternal changes
- Hemorrhoids and varicose veins may worsen.
- Deep sleep becomes elusive.
Recommended checkups
- Biweekly visits plus daily kick counts.
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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.