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Third trimester: Months 7 to 9 - Weeks 27 to 40+

These last three months of pregnancy prepare you for the upcoming birth. You may feel uncomfortable because your baby and your uterus are so large. Your baby is stretching and moving, trying to find room in an increasingly cramped uterus. You are both getting ready for this to be over.

What's Happening

Your changing body

Discomforts

Your growing baby

Having a healthy pregnancy

Fetal movement counts

Your emotions

Your sexuality

Preparing for labor and birth

 

Medical Care

Third trimester screens and tests

Special circumstances

When to call your health care provider

 

Additional Information

Circumcision: Yes or no?

Safety tips for baby furnishings and equipment

 

Forms & Worksheets

To do list

PDF iconBaby's activity record (fetal movement count)

PDF iconPrenatal screenings and tests record

PDF iconNursery checklist

PDF iconLayette checklist

PDF iconHome safety checklist

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