Week by week · Trimester 3

Pregnancy Week 29

Your baby is about the size of a butternut squash this week.

👶 Your baby this week

Muscles and lungs keep maturing; the brain develops billions of neurons. Kicks get stronger and pointier.

💛 How you might feel

Leg cramps at night are common — hydration and calf stretches before bed help.

✅ This week's to-do

Start kick counts if your provider recommends them (10 movements in 2 hours is the classic threshold).

Please note: General information, not medical advice. Every pregnancy is different — your provider's guidance always wins.

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