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Labor is unique for each mom-to-be, but the main sign that labor is approaching is having regular contractions. You may also notice your water breaking and the mucus plug discharge.
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Yes, it’s completely normal. Many women find they are more tired in the third trimester than in the second. Your body is working hard to support your growing baby, and your bump may get in the way of a good night’s sleep, too.
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Not everyone will gain the same amount of weight during any pregnancy trimester. It all depends on your pre-pregnancy weight, your body type, your general health, and whether you're having more than one baby! In the third trimester, you might put on around 1 pound per week, for example.
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The third trimester runs from 28 weeks until your baby is born. Your pregnancy is considered full term at the start of 39 weeks, and most babies are born in the two weeks either side of their due dates.
Pregnancy
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16 Weeks Pregnant
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Being pregnant can be fun at this stage! The bothersome symptoms of early pregnancy may have disappeared, and you are likely to have more energy. Enjoy this time by staying moderately active with walks, a swim, or prenatal yoga.
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Although every mom-to-be is unique, it’s not unusual for the bump to start showing by 16 weeks of pregnancy. As your bump gets bigger, consider treating yourself to some maternity clothes that might help you feel more comfortable.
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15 Weeks Pregnant
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27 Weeks Pregnant
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25 Weeks Pregnant
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy: 28-40 Weeks
FAQs at a Glance
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7 Months Pregnant: Symptoms and Fetal Development
Checklist for When You’re 7 Months Pregnant
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If you have had a cesarean section before and would now like to try for a vaginal delivery, ask your healthcare provider whether you might be a good candidate for a VBAC (a vaginal birth after a cesarean delivery).
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Consider whether you’d like to hire a labor support person called a doula and ask your healthcare provider or other moms in your area for recommendations.
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Ask your healthcare provider about counting your baby’s movements at seven months pregnant.
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4 Months Pregnant: Symptoms and Fetal Development
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13 Weeks Pregnant
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12 Weeks Pregnant
You might be looking at your belly and wondering if it’s the right size for 12 weeks pregnant. Try not to compare your bump to other moms-to-be. Every pregnancy is unique and it will depend on many factors like your build, whether you’re pregnant with twins, your pre-pregnancy weight, and whether this is your first baby.
In other words, at 12 weeks pregnant, you may be starting to see a more prominent belly, but if not, don’t worry, it will appear before you know it.
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11 Weeks Pregnant
Are you having unusual food cravings this week? They're quite common — between 50 and 90 percent of women experience these cravings at some point during pregnancy.
No one knows for sure why pregnancy cravings occur; some medical experts believe these cravings are your body’s way of telling you what it needs, while others blame them on changing hormone levels. As long as your food choices are part of a healthy pregnancy diet, go ahead and eat up!
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10 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby has come a long way in just a few short weeks! That little head is taking on a rounder, more human shape, and by now all the internal organs should be in place and starting to work together.
Tiny tooth buds have begun to develop, too. Your baby’s fingers and toes are growing longer, and the webs that had been between each finger and toe are starting to disappear.