3rd trimester · Week 29
29 weeks pregnant
Deeper brain grooves, softer skull
Cerebral grooves deepen. Bones keep mineralizing, but skull plates stay flexible. You may feel punches under the ribs.
How big is your baby at 29 weeks?
- Length
- 38.6 cm
- Weight
- 1,150 g
- Size
- Papaya
On average about 38.6 cm long and 1,150 g. Size comparison: Papaya.
These are averages; every baby grows at their own pace.
How is your baby developing at 29 weeks?
Muscle and fat increase. The fetus can turn toward light. Average length is about 38–39 cm; weight often near 1.15 kg. Hearing of familiar voices is thought to be possible, muffled by fluid.
What changes in your body at 29 weeks?
Rib flare, heartburn, and needing to pee twice a night are common. Mild swelling of feet at evening is frequent; sudden facial swelling is not.
Tips for this week
Eat sitting upright and wait before lying down after meals. If you have itching of hands and feet without a rash, ask about liver tests. Keep a bag of questions for antenatal visits — memory is worse when you are tired.
