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Week 29

Your baby is getting stronger and plumper every day.

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Baby size this week

As lovely as a cabbage

Measurements are averages — every baby grows at their own pace.

Length 38.6 cm 15.2 in
Weight 1.15 kg 2 lb 9 oz

Your baby this week

  • Bones are fully developed but still soft and flexible
  • Muscles and lungs keep maturing
  • The head grows to fit the developing brain
  • Your baby kicks and stretches with growing strength

Your body this week

Heartburn
Swelling
Insomnia
Braxton Hicks
A little list for week 29

This week's to-do

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How we measure week 29

Pregnancy weeks are counted from the first day of your last menstrual period, following standard ACOG and NHS guidance. Sizes are crown-rump length in early weeks and head-to-heel from around week 20. Your care team may adjust dates after an ultrasound.

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BumpCount offers general information and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.