Third Trimester

In your third trimester of pregnancy? As you approach 40 weeks, get tips on your health, weight gain, fatigue, baby size, labor and delivery, and preparing for baby.

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 36 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

All pregnant women need support in the final weeks, but if you're single this can be even more important.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

You're in the home stretch now, and may start maternity leave soon. This can be a relief, but also a time of mixed emotions.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

Have you started nesting? The need to provide a safe, comfortable space for your new baby is a primitive desire.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

You'll find that your beautiful belly is intruding on your life more and more, affecting your movements and eating patterns.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant

Your baby is losing the downy hair that he's had for several weeks, but if he's born now there may still be some visible.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant

Don't be concerned about embarrassing yourself in labor – your caregivers will have seen it all before.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 36 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

If you're lacking in energy, try carb loading. This is also an effective measure in the days leading up to labor.
Week 37 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

Your baby is now able to hear many sounds that will all be familiar to him once he's born.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

Start preparing for the birth now: by being practical and positive, you can make it memorable for all the right reasons.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

Your baby will benefit from extra time in the uterus, but her development is almost complete and she's now "full term."
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

It's a good idea to give some thought to life after the birth, and ensure you have adequate help and support lined up.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 4 Days Pregnant

Gradually, each of your baby's bones is becoming strengthened thanks to adequate amounts of calcium.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 5 Days Pregnant

When there's going to be a new arrival on the scene, it's important to prepare the little members of your household.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 37 Weeks and 6 Days Pregnant

Newborn babies can tightly hold someone's finger because of the grasp reflex, and this is already functioning in the uterus.
Week 38 of Pregnancy

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You are 38 Weeks Exactly Pregnant

If you haven't found out the sex of your baby, the excitement will be building; if you have, you can get very organized!
Week 39 of Pregnancy

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You are 38 Weeks and 1 Day Pregnant

At 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant, it's natural to want to sit out the remainder of your pregnancy with your feet up. Click here to find out more.
Week 39 of Pregnancy

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You are 38 Weeks and 2 Days Pregnant

Although your baby will be born with beautifully big eyes, it will be some time before he will see clearly at a distance.
Week 39 of Pregnancy

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You are 38 Weeks and 3 Days Pregnant

If you're having a home birth, you can make the midwife's task as easy as possible by being well organized.