Pregnancy week 28

Pregnancy week 28 markes the start of the third trimester of Pregnancy. So what is happening with you and your baby ? First of all your baby now weighs about 2 and a half pounds or just over 1 kilogram and his or her total length is about 16 inches or 0.4 meters ! (the crown to rump length is about 10 inches or one quarter of a meter). That is a huge change from pregnancy week 6 when your baby was at most 0.16″ long (crown to rump) and weighed practically nothing ! At week 28 your uterus continues to travel upwards and will usually be about 3 inches or 8 centimeters above your bellybutton. As far as weight gain goes you should have gained somewhere in the region of 7 and a half kilograms to 11 kilograms (17 to 24 Lbs)  by pregnancy week 28.  Your baby at this stage of pregnancy has had hair growth and could more than likely breath air if he or she had to. It is at this point you can begin feeling that your baby could survive a premature birth and that is a comfort to many parents to be. In addition to having functioning lungs, baby is able to open and close his or her eyes and eyelashes are growing. If your baby is a boy then at this point in pregnancy his testicles are dropping down to his strotum. The brain of your child is developing also and the smooth surface of the brain is giving way to the typical ridged surface we associate with someone’s brain. Baby can suck his thumb(s) now and there is more definition in his or her fingers and palms. At pregnancy week 28 you should be aware that doctors often take or repeat blood tests or other tests on you. A test called glucose tolerance testing may be required. When you are visiting your Doctor you should ask him or her which way the baby is facing. He may be able to tell you.

due date predictor by conception date

Do you know when you actually conceived ? We shouldn’t dismiss the idea that many women and even some men can intuitively “know” the day or even moment of conception. We have all heard comments like – “honeymoon baby” or a parent embarassing their child with “you were Read more

pregnancy week 1

At the very beginning of pregnancy its simply too early to tell if you are pregnant or not – but if you believe you are pregnant you might want Read more

what is the average weight of a woman before and after pregnancy ?

The average weight of a woman before pregnancy is 164.7 Lbs or just under 75 Kgs (note that this is the average weight of a woman in the USA and does not Read more

Kate Spade gramercy park core large serena baby bag – diaper bag

The Gramercy Park collection from Kate Spade is practical and casual yet exquisite. The metal hardware is 14 carat gold plated while the leather trim is Vachetta leather (a type of leather that was made popular by Louis Vuitton). The lining is nylon and the design is elegant yet active. On the practical side this kate spade diaper bag features a Kate Spade labelled changing pad and elastic pockets.
 
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17″ wide
13.5″ high
4.25″ deep

 

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HIV and pregnancy – what happens if I have HIV and get pregnant

Infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), one of the world’s most fatal diseases. A woman who is infected with HIV may pass the virus to her baby either during pregnancy, labour and delivery or through Read more

SLE and pregnancy

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. If you suffer from SLE it is important to seek pre-conception advice. Although research indicates that if the disease is in remission pregnancy outcomes are good, SLE can sometimes result in: Read more

Kidney disease and pregnancy

Chronic renal (kidney) disease

If you suffer from a long-term renal problem it is important that you seek pre conception advice before becoming pregnant. A pregnant woman with pre-existing renal disease is considered to be at high risk of Read more

Thyroid problems and pregnancy – hyperthyroidism

Thyroid problems – Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Hyperthyroidism occurs in approximately 0.2% of pregnancies. Poorly controlled hyperthyroidism is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery and low-birth weight. If you suffer from hyperthyroidism you will be (may be) prescribed an Read more

gestational diabetes

 Gestational diabetes is diabetes that only affects a woman during pregnancy. It affects 10 in 100 women so is very common. Its not to be confused with diabetes that exists as a condition BEFORE you become pregnant. With gestational diabetes women who are afflicted typically go back to normal after pregnancy and have normal blood sugar and insulin levels. If you suffer from gestational diabetes once then the chances are high that you will experience it in future pregnancies. Its is believed that gestational diabetes occurs because a pregnant woman’s body produces less insulin than normal and /or also because a pregnant woman’s body cannot process insulin like it can in a non pregnant state. This causes high blood sugar levels in the woman and is a key reason that blood sugar is tested for during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can result in a large baby and make giving birth difficult. Other pregnancy complications that can occur with gestational diabetes include infections of the uterus, bladder, cervix and kidneys. It is highly recommended that your doctor help you regulate your blood sugar levels during pregnancy if you have diabetes and part of this plan will probably include eating smaller meals more regularly and having some form of regular exercise.

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