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Week 28 of your pregnancy

Your baby is about the size of an aubergine

Third trimester! The heart rate has slowed to around 140 beats a minute, and baby's features look more familiar.

You this week

Heartburn, back strain, nosebleeds and swollen ankles and feet from water retention are common.

Tips for this week

  • Ask your employer about a workplace risk assessment
  • Book antenatal classes together
  • Do your pelvic floor exercises

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Summarised from the NHS website. Every pregnancy is different: this is general information, not medical advice. If you're worried about yourself or your baby, contact your midwife or maternity unit. In an emergency, call 999.