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Conception Calculator — Week 29 From Conception (Fetal Age)

You are 29 weeks from conception, which corresponds to 31 weeks of gestational age (LMP-based). This page focuses on true fetal age — how long the baby has actually been developing since fertilisation.

Trimester 3 · Week 29 of 4073%
Baby size
butternut squash
Length
38.6 cm
Weight
1150 g

Conception Calculator

Enter your LMP. Fetal age = gestational age − 2 weeks.

Choose a valid date to see the estimated timeline.
EDD = first day of the last menstrual period + 280 days (40 weeks). Current gestational age is elapsed days divided by 7.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter the LMP date

Use the labelled fields and units that match your situation.

2. Calculate instantly

The result, visual comparison, and working update as values change.

3. Discuss the estimate with your clinician

Check assumptions, then copy, print, or share the calculation.

Practical Examples & Use Cases

Starting dateMethodCalculationPlanning use
1 JanLMP+280 daysEstimated due date
Known clinical dateUltrasoundClinician datingConfirm or revise estimate

Baby at week 29

At 29 weeks from conception (31w gestational): Muscles and lungs mature. Head grows to make room for brain. Iron stores build up.

Mother's body — what changes

29 weeks post-conception, your body is: Increased urination as baby drops. Leaking colostrum. Pelvic pressure grows.

Nutrition & supplements

Add ~450 kcal/day. Increase iron and DHA — brain growth peaks now. Split meals into 5–6 small portions to control heartburn and stable glucose. Week 29 from conception (31 weeks gestational) needs targeted micronutrients — the developmental window differs from LMP-based advice.

Safe exercise

Reduce intensity but keep moving. Pelvic floor + squats prepare for labour. Avoid contact sports, ski, horse-riding and hot yoga. At 29 weeks from conception, low-impact activity supports placental blood flow without stressing the fresh implantation.

Doctor visit checklist — week 29

  • ✓Kick count monitoring — 10 movements in 2 hours minimum
  • ✓Note: 29 weeks from conception = 31 weeks LMP — clinic dating uses LMP
  • ✓Confirm dating with crown-rump length at 8–13 weeks (±5 days accuracy)

Warning signs — call your provider immediately

  • ⚠Heavy bleeding (soaking a pad in an hour)
  • ⚠Severe abdominal pain that does not ease
  • ⚠Fever above 38°C / 100.4°F
  • ⚠Regular contractions before 37 weeks (preterm labour)
  • ⚠Reduced fetal movement — fewer than 10 kicks in 2 hours
  • ⚠Sudden swelling of face/hands + severe headache (preeclampsia)
  • ⚠Bright red bleeding (placental abruption or previa)

Week 29 — Frequently asked questions

Medically reviewed

Content aligned with ACOG dating criteria and Mayo Clinic conception timeline. Reviewed by Dr. Maria Rehman, MD (OB/GYN). This page is educational and does not replace personal medical advice — call your obstetrician for any concern.