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The Third TrimesterPrenatal visits during the third trimesterDuring the second and third trimester prenatal visits, your healthcare provider or midwife may check the following things. Exactly what they check depends on your current health condition and the health of the fetus:
As you start the third trimester, your healthcare provider or midwife may change the schedule of your prenatal visits from every month to every 2 weeks. Your visits may be scheduled once every week in the last month. This schedule will be based on your health condition, the growth and development of the fetus, and your provider's or midwife's preference. At about the 38th week of the pregnancy, your provider will do a pelvic exam to find out the dilation and effacement of the cervix. Your provider or midwife will ask about any contractions. He or she will also talk with you about labor and delivery procedures. What to expect during the third trimesterThe third trimester marks the home stretch, as you get ready for the birth of your baby. The fetus continues to grow in weight and size, and the body systems finish maturing. You may feel more uncomfortable now. You will continue to gain weight and begin to have false labor contractions (Braxton-Hicks contractions). During the third trimester, it's a good idea to start taking childbirth classes to get ready for the big day. This is especially true if this is your first pregnancy. Breastfeeding is best for your baby. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits of breast milk. During the third trimester, both your body and the fetus continue to grow and change.
Click Image to Enlarge Fetal development during the third trimesterDuring the third trimester, the fetus continues to grow in size and weight. The lungs are still maturing. The fetus starts to position itself head-down. By the end of the third trimester, the fetus is about 19 to 21 inches long and weighs about 6 to 9 pounds. Fetal development during the third trimester includes:
Changes in your bodyIn the third trimester, you may become more uncomfortable as your due date nears. As the fetus grows in size and crowds the abdominal cavity, you may have a hard time taking deep breaths or getting comfortable at night for sleep. Or you may not have any discomfort as you anxiously await the arrival of your new son or daughter. Here is a list of changes and symptoms that you may have during the third trimester:
Click Image to Enlarge As shown above, each woman carries her baby differently. It depends on her body structure and amount of weight gain. What is the primary change that happens to a human during the third trimester of gestation?During the third trimester, your fetus continues to grow in size and weight. The lungs are still maturing, and the fetus begins to position itself head down. By the end of the third trimester, the fetus is about 19 to 21 inches long and weighs, on average, 6 to 9 pounds.
What are the changes in the third trimester?The third trimester marks the home stretch, as you get ready for the birth of your baby. The fetus continues to grow in weight and size, and the body systems finish maturing. You may feel more uncomfortable now. You will continue to gain weight and begin to have false labor contractions (Braxton-Hicks contractions).
What are 3 things that happen during the 3rd trimester?When should I worry about my third trimester?. Baby dropping. By about week 36, you may find yourself waddling as your baby drops into your pelvis.. Bloody show. This stringy mucus tinged pink or brown with blood is a sure sign labor is well on its way. ... . Pelvic pressure. ... . Labor contractions. ... . Your water breaking.. What kind of change occurs in the mother's body during the third trimester?During your third trimester, you will become more visibly pregnant. Your baby may push on your lungs, stomach, and bladder, causing shortness of breath, heartburn, gas, and frequent urination. You may also have difficulty finding comfortable sleeping positions.
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