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Pregnancy Tracker · Third trimester

29 Weeks Pregnant

Size of a
Butternut squash
Length
15.2"
Weight
40 (2.5 lb) oz
General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — bring questions to your OB or midwife.

Your baby at 29 weeks

Muscles and lungs continue maturing, and the head is growing to make room for the developing brain. Bones are fully formed but still absorbing calcium, so the fetus takes in large amounts from you.

How you might feel

Shortness of breath and heartburn may increase as the uterus presses upward.

This week's tip: Include calcium-rich foods like dairy, fortified alternatives, and leafy greens in your meals.
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Sources: Mayo Clinic — Fetal development week by week, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Cleveland Clinic — Fetal Development, NHS — Pregnancy week by week, AAP HealthyChildren.org — Prenatal & Pregnancy.