When is trimester 3

A pregnancy is divided into trimesters:. To get started, simply click below on the week of pregnancy you'd like to view. Many of the articles include links to other pregnancy and newborn articles with more information.

Check back every week of your pregnancy to see how your baby is developing and to find out what changes you can expect in your own body, too! For every day it remains in your uterus, its body systems are further maturing towards independent life.

This may cause you some discomfort underneath your ribs. Instead of a nice round bottom nestling under your ribcage, a hard bony skull is making its presence felt. Your baby is over 1 kilogram this week. Dream on little baby. Your baby has gained grams this week. This is one of the reasons why so much of its time is spent sleeping; to conserve energy and lay down its fat stores.

Remember to avoid eating fish which can contain high levels of mercury. Think of fish which are predatory to others and which are higher in the food chain. These are the ones you need to avoid. If your baby is born now, it would probably be able to manage pretty well without too much intensive or special care. Your baby is spending a lot of its time sleeping. When it is awake you may see your tummy rolling as it changes its position. As your due date approaches it's normal to feel more anxious about the birth.

You might find that you tidy and clean your home more than normal, this is common and is known as 'nesting'. And as you prepare your baby's clothes and sleep arrangements you're likely to start to feel excited. Page last reviewed: 14 November Next review due: 14 November Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them. Home Wellbeing Pregnancy and birth Pregnancy stages and baby development Stages of pregnancy Back to Stages of pregnancy.

What to expect in the third trimester. Your antenatal care Week 28 until the birth of your baby is known as the third trimester.

Information: 25 to 28 weeks pregnant 29 to 32 weeks pregnant 33 to 36 weeks pregnant 37 to 40 weeks pregnant Warning signs during pregnancy. Braxton Hicks or uterine contractions During late pregnancy your uterus may contract and relax.

These are known as Braxton Hicks. Information: Contractions and signs of labour. Stretch marks You may notice pale pink or red narrow lines or streaks on your tummy, breasts and thighs. UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information.

It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.

First Trimester 0 to 13 Weeks The first trimester is the most crucial to your baby's development. Second Trimester 14 to 26 Weeks The second trimester of pregnancy is often called the "golden period" because many of the unpleasant effects of early pregnancy disappear.