Third Trimester

In your third trimester of pregnancy? As you approach 40 weeks, get tips on your health, weight gain, fatigue, baby size, labor and delivery, and preparing for baby.
First trimester weeks

Congrats! During the first trimester, you’re getting used to the idea of being pregnant.

Second trimester weeks

As you enter this second trimester, your body will settle down to pregnancy.

Third trimester weeks

You've reached the third and final trimester and will be heavily pregnant by now.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 30 weeks and 6 days
    Week 31 of Pregnancy
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    You are 30 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

    Once your baby's production of red blood cells is in full swing, in theory your immune system could begin to harm your baby.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks exactly
    Week 31 of Pregnancy
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    You are 31 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

    Epidural is a common form of pain-relief during labor and may be an option for you if you have a low pain threshold.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 1 day
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    You are 31 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

    If you listen to music while you're pregnant, your baby will be tuning in, too-and it might just benefit her.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 2 days
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 31 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

    By this stage, your baby is the length she'll be at birth, but she's still very thin and needs to gain fat and muscle.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 3 days
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    You are 31 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

    At 31 weeks and 3 days pregnant, you'll learn jolts and jostles are part of being pregnant. Your baby likely won't even notice them. Read more here.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 4 days
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    You are 31 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant

    As your baby puts on muscle and its tone improves, she begins to be capable of more complex and stronger movements.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 5 days
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    You are 31 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant

    How your baby is positioned can affect your delivery, but there is plenty of time at this stage for things to change.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 31 weeks and 6 days
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 31 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

    If your third trimester coincides with the summer months, staying cool and comfortable can be a real challenge.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 32 weeks exactly
    Week 32 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 32 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

    The best way to make sure you get enough sleep is to find ways to slow down mentally and relax.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 32 weeks and 1 day
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    You are 32 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

    If you feel you have little control over your own body, it's natural to think your figure will never be normal again – but it will!

  • ultrasound of human fetus 32 weeks and 2 days
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    You are 32 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

    Every 40 minutes, your baby swallows enough amniotic fluid to fill his stomach, before emptying it back into the amniotic sac.

  • ultrasound of human fetus 32 weeks and 3 days
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    You are 32 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

    At 32 weeks and 3 days pregnant, your baby's position in the uterus is influenced by your posture. Click here to find out more about this exciting period.

  • ultrasound of human fetus at 32 weeks and 4 days
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 32 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant

    By this stage of pregnancy, your baby's fingernails have grown and reach the tips of his fingers.

  • Fetus 32 Weeks 5 Days
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 32 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant

    To get used to the fact that your newborn will arrive very soon, start focusing on life after the birth.

  • ultrasound of human fetus at 32 weeks and 6 days
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 32 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

    The days and nights fly by with a newborn, so it's a good idea to start thinking about child care well before you need it.

  • ultrasound of human fetus at 33 weeks exactly
    Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    You are 33 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

    At 33 weeks pregnant, your baby will be approaching a time when the lungs can fully support him or her after birth. Click here to find out more

  • ultrasound of human fetus at 33 weeks and 1 day
    Week 34 of Pregnancy
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    You are 33 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

    Premature labor is highly likely in a twin pregnancy, so your doctor will be on alert and monitoring you closely.

  • ultrasound of human fetus at 33 weeks and 2 days
    Week 34 of Pregnancy
    Pregnancy

    You are 33 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

    With well-developed hearing, your baby may not be getting as much peace and quiet as she would like in the uterus.

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