7 Months Pregnant
Month seven covers weeks 28 to 31, the start of the third trimester. Appointments usually become every two weeks, and daily kick counting begins.
Size of a coconut by week 31
The weeks in month 7
Your baby at 7 months pregnant
Your baby is about the size of a coconut and weighs around 1 to 1.5 kg (2 to 3 lb). They open and close their eyes, have regular sleep and wake cycles, and their brain is growing quickly.
Your body at 7 months pregnant
Tiredness often returns. Shortness of breath, back pain and needing to pee are common, and some people leak colostrum. If you are Rh negative, you'll usually have an anti-D injection around 28 weeks.
Common symptoms in month 7
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Back pain
- Leaking colostrum
- Braxton Hicks
Your month 7 checklist
- Start daily kick counts
- Anti-D injection at 28 weeks if Rh negative
- Start packing your hospital bag
- Choose a pediatrician
7 Months Pregnant: your questions answered
How many weeks is 7 months pregnant?
7 months pregnant is weeks 28 to 31, in the third trimester.
How often should my baby move at 7 months?
Your baby should move every day, in a pattern you get to know. A common guide is 10 movements within 2 hours. Call your provider straight away if movements slow down or change.
Can I travel at 7 months pregnant?
Most healthy pregnancies can travel in month seven. Many airlines restrict flying after 36 weeks. Take your prenatal notes and check with your provider before long trips.
Sources
Written from public guidance by ACOG, the NHS and the CDC. Month ranges follow the most common week-based convention; providers usually talk in weeks.
General information only, not medical advice.
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