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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.

  • Week 31 of Pregnancy
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    Once your baby's production of red blood cells is in full swing, in theory your immune system could begin to harm your baby.

  • Week 31 of Pregnancy
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    Epidural is a common form of pain-relief during labor and may be an option for you if you have a low pain threshold.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    If you listen to music while you're pregnant, your baby will be tuning in, too-and it might just benefit her.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    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.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    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.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    As your baby puts on muscle and its tone improves, she begins to be capable of more complex and stronger movements.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    How your baby is positioned can affect your delivery, but there is plenty of time at this stage for things to change.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    If your third trimester coincides with the summer months, staying cool and comfortable can be a real challenge.

  • Week 32 of Pregnancy
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    The best way to make sure you get enough sleep is to find ways to slow down mentally and relax.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    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!

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    Every 40 minutes, your baby swallows enough amniotic fluid to fill his stomach, before emptying it back into the amniotic sac.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    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.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    By this stage of pregnancy, your baby's fingernails have grown and reach the tips of his fingers.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    To get used to the fact that your newborn will arrive very soon, start focusing on life after the birth.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    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.

  • Week 33 of Pregnancy
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    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

  • Week 34 of Pregnancy
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    Premature labor is highly likely in a twin pregnancy, so your doctor will be on alert and monitoring you closely.

  • Week 34 of Pregnancy
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    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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