Third trimesterWeek 29 of 40

Your baby at 29 weeks pregnant

Your baby is the size of a butternut squash — about 15.2 in long and weighing approximately 2.5 lb.

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Butternut squash
The size of a butternut squash
Length (crown to heel)
15.2 in
Approximate weight
2.5 lb
Baby's hand
42mm
Baby's foot
46mm
Pregnancy progress69%

🌱 Baby's development at 29 weeks

Your baby's bones are fully developed but still soft. They're putting on fat quickly now.

🤰 Your body at 29 weeks

Your ribcage may feel sore as your baby gets stronger. Those kicks really land now! Pelvic floor exercises are especially important in these final weeks.

✨ Did you know?

Your baby now has billions of neurons — more than they'll ever have again. After birth, the brain actively prunes unused connections to become more efficient.

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