Your baby this week
Your baby's brain is on a growth spurt! The surface area is increasing with more folds and grooves. The brain can now help control body temperature and breathing rhythm. The muscles and lungs are getting stronger. Your baby is getting chubbier every day as fat builds under the skin — getting nice and warm for the day you meet. The bones are developed but still soft and flexible, which will help your baby during delivery.
Your body this week
You may feel like you can't take a deep breath — your diaphragm is compressed. Frequent urination returns as the baby presses lower. Varicose veins may worsen. Braxton Hicks are more frequent. Fatigue is real — your body is working overtime. Vivid dreams about birth and baby are completely normal. Stay active, but listen to your body when it says rest.
Common symptoms this week
Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all. None of this is a checklist to worry over.
- Breathlessness
- Frequent urination
- Worsening varicose veins
- More frequent Braxton Hicks
- Vivid dreams
This week’s checklist
- Continue kick counting daily
- Finalize your hospital bag packing list
- Discuss pain management options for labour with your doctor
- Eat DHA-rich foods for brain development
- Practice labour positions — squatting, hands-and-knees, side-lying
What’s normal this week
Most of what you’re feeling is your body doing exactly what it should — the everyday symptoms don’t need a call. The signs below are the rare exceptions: noticing one doesn’t mean something’s wrong, just that it’s worth a quick check.
When to call your doctor
- Severe swelling of face, hands, or feet (preeclampsia warning)
- Visual disturbances — floaters, blurring, seeing spots
- Gush of fluid from vagina
This guide offers general information for a typical pregnancy and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always follow your doctor or midwife’s guidance for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How big is my baby at 29 weeks pregnant?
At 29 weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a butternut squash.
What are common symptoms at 29 weeks pregnant?
Common symptoms around 29 weeks pregnant include breathlessness, frequent urination, worsening varicose veins, more frequent Braxton Hicks, vivid dreams. Every pregnancy is different — you may notice some of these, all of them, or none at all.
What is developing at 29 weeks pregnant?
Your baby's brain is on a growth spurt! The surface area is increasing with more folds and grooves.
When should I call my doctor at 29 weeks pregnant?
Call your doctor at 29 weeks if you notice severe swelling of face, hands, or feet (preeclampsia warning); visual disturbances — floaters, blurring, seeing spots; gush of fluid from vagina.
Last updated June 2026
References
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