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Third Trimester
Week 29 of pregnancy
Your baby is the size of a butternut squash.
Length: 38.6 cm / 15.2 in · Weight: 1.15 kg / 2.54 lbs
Baby at 29 weeks
- Brain developing rapidly — billions of neurons.
- Bones fully developed but still soft.
- Muscles + lungs continue to mature.
What you may feel
- Bigger bump.
- Sleep disturbance.
- Backache.
- Swelling in feet.
This week’s checklist
- Daily movement counts.
- Sleep on left side.
- Reduce salt to manage swelling.
Key milestone
Brain neuron development accelerates.
Doctor / midwife visits
No specific appointment unless concerns.
Top foods this week
Educational only — not medical advice. Always consult your midwife or GP. Sources: NICE NG201 antenatal care, NICE NG207 inducing labour, NHS, RCOG. Read the full medical disclaimer.
Recommended picks
Prenatal pick
Ritual — Ritual Essential Prenatal
Choline + DHA + folate from methylfolate (not synthetic).
Prenatal pick
Nordic Naturals — Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA (Strawberry Softgels)
Premium fish-oil DHA in strawberry softgels — gentle on the stomach.