Hic!

Your baby continues to prepare for birth. The proportions of the head and body are now almost normal. The baby can regulate its own body temperature. The bone marrow is continually producing red blood cells, and the eyes have started moving. If you occasionally feel a sudden movement inside you, do not be surprised or frightened: your baby is hiccupping!

By 29 weeks, you will notice that you are really beginning to feel pregnant. Itching of the skin on your abdomen is normal at this stage. Changes in abdominal pressure and circulation may also cause haemorrhoids. Shortness of breath, heartburn and leg cramps may occur. Do not let these complaints spoil your feelings about pregnancy. They are temporary and can be managed with treatment. Try to focus on the positive aspects of your pregnancy and enjoy it.

A baby born at 29 weeks