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The third trimester marks the final stretch towards your baby's arrival. It can be hugely exciting, but also tough from time to time.
To help you navigate the final few months of your pregnancy, let's run through how many weeks are in the final trimester, cover some of the most common late pregnancy symptoms, and answer some of the questions that parents ask about the third trimester.
The third trimester lasts for 12 weeks.
The third trimester starts when the second trimester ends. It begins at the start of the 28th week of pregnancy and ends when your baby is born.
Welcome to the third trimester, it���s almost time to meet your baby!
Let's cover some of the common third-trimester symptoms that pregnant people experience to help guide you through the final months.
Your bump will continue to grow and change shape throughout your third trimester as your uterus expands up towards your rib cage.
Your belly may shift downwards as your baby 'drops' into position in preparation for birth, but if your baby is breech ��� with their bottom or legs down and head up ��� your bump may be wider or slightly top heavy, and by the end of the third trimester, your bump will be at its biggest.
During the third trimester, a baby puts on weight quickly and their body gradually gets more in proportion. Their lungs mature, their eyes open and close, and they can distinguish between light and dark and may startle at loud sounds and sense changes in light. They'll continue to make lots of movements and usually turn into a head-down position by week 36, ready for birth.
Feeling your baby move during the third trimester is one of the best signs that your pregnancy is going well at this late stage.
If you do notice your little one's movements changing and you're at all concerned, it���s best to reach out to your doctor and they will be able to carry out any checks ��� such as a kick count ��� to confirm that everything is ok.
It���s normal to have worries as you reach the end of your pregnancy, but the major things to look out for during the third trimester are:
You should seek advice from your medical care team as soon as possible if you have any of the above during your third trimester.
Many pregnant people understandably find it harder to stay active as their bump grows bigger. During the final stages of pregnancy, it's great to carry on gentle exercises like walking and it���s also a great time to practice pelvic floor exercises or Kegels to help maintain muscle tone and prevent urinary incontinence.
Swimming can also help soothe aches caused by your growing bump and gives you a few minutes of feeling weightless ��� what a relief!
Although it���s great to stay active, as with any other stage of pregnancy, it's important to listen to your body during the third trimester and rest whenever you need to. Whenever you can, seize the opportunity to chill and do whatever helps you relax, maybe that's a warm bath, a pregnancy massage, or watching some TV while cradling your bump.
The third trimester lasts for three months.
We asked our Instagram followers what the third trimester felt like for them, and here's what they told us: