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Your baby at 29 weeks
Muscles and lungs keep maturing. The head is growing to make room for the developing brain. The bones are soaking up lots of calcium, so your intake matters.
Your body at 29 weeks
Constipation, heartburn and varicose veins may bother you. Kicks can be strong enough to see from outside.
Common symptoms this week
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Strong kicks
Tips & to-do list
- Take your calcium supplements and include milk, curd, ragi and sesame.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- Report any reduction in your baby’s movements the same day.
Check-ups and tests around this week
- Tdap/Td vaccination as advised (27–36 weeks)
- Anti-D injection if your blood group is Rh-negative (around 28 weeks)
- Growth scan and Doppler if advised (28–32 weeks)
- Antenatal visits about every 2 weeks
Week 29 at a glance
| At 29 weeks | |
|---|---|
| Trimester | Third trimester |
| Pregnancy month | Month 7 of 9 |
| Weeks to due date | 11 weeks |
| Days pregnant | 203–209 days |
| Progress | 72% of 40 weeks |
When to call your doctor
Contact your doctor or go to hospital straight away if you notice:
- Reduced or changed baby movements
- Waters breaking or any bleeding
- Severe headache, vision changes, pain under the ribs
- Regular painful contractions before 37 weeks
- Severe itching of palms and soles
Questions about 29 weeks pregnant
How many months is 29 weeks pregnant?
29 weeks pregnant falls in month 7 of pregnancy, in the third trimester. For medical purposes, weeks and days are more precise than months.
How big is my baby at 29 weeks?
At 29 weeks your baby is about the size of a small pumpkin (kaddu) – roughly ~38.6 cm long and weighing about ~1.15 kg.
Is it normal to have no symptoms at 29 weeks?
Yes. Every pregnancy is different, and symptoms come and go. Feeling well is not a sign that something is wrong. If you have concerns, or notice any warning signs listed on this page, contact your doctor.
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Medical disclaimer: The results and information on this page are estimates for general education only. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace advice from your gynaecologist, obstetrician or midwife. If you have pain, bleeding, reduced baby movements or feel unwell, contact your doctor or call 108 immediately. Read the full disclaimer.