The third trimester spans from week 27 to the end of the pregnancy (around week 40). During this time, your baby will gain a lot of weight and prepare for birth. You may find that symptoms like heartburn, backache, and fatigue become worse as your baby grows larger.
The baby's brain develops rapidly, and the nervous system becomes more complex. The baby may hiccup, causing rhythmic movements.
The baby's brain develops rapidly, and the nervous system becomes more complex. The baby may hiccup, causing rhythmic movements.
The baby gains weight rapidly. Its bones are fully formed but still soft. The baby can open and close its eyes and may respond to light.
The baby gains weight rapidly. Its bones are fully formed but still soft. The baby can open and close its eyes and may respond to light.
The baby gains weight rapidly. Its bones are fully formed but still soft. The baby can open and close its eyes and may respond to light.
The baby gains weight rapidly. Its bones are fully formed but still soft. The baby can open and close its eyes and may respond to light.
The baby continues to gain weight. Its lungs are nearly mature, and it settles into a birth position, usually head down.
The baby continues to gain weight. Its lungs are nearly mature, and it settles into a birth position, usually head down.
The baby continues to gain weight. Its lungs are nearly mature, and it settles into a birth position, usually head down.
The baby continues to gain weight. Its lungs are nearly mature, and it settles into a birth position, usually head down.
The baby is considered full term. Its organs are ready to function on their own, and it continues to gain weight until birth.
The baby is considered full term. Its organs are ready to function on their own, and it continues to gain weight until birth.
The baby is considered full term. Its organs are ready to function on their own, and it continues to gain weight until birth.
The baby is considered full term. Its organs are ready to function on their own, and it continues to gain weight until birth.