Third Trimester
Believe it or not, there's only two more weeks to go! Are you ready to meet your little one's acquaintance? Now that you're 38 weeks pregnant, here's how your body - and your baby inside it - are preparing for the big day.
In about a month, your little bundle of joy will make the big transfer from your tummy into your loving arms. Until then, there's still lots of perfecting and fine-tuning going on inside you. Read on to learn all about the special preparation that's taking place.
Welcome to your third trimester! Just three months to go before you say hello to your little one. But before you do, there are still so many exciting developments to look forward to. Read on to find out what changes to expect when you're 27 weeks pregnant.
In just six weeks, you'll finally be able to meet the tiny human being that's been growing inside you all this time. Amazing, isn't it? Now let's take a look at how your baby and your body are preparing for the big day.
Whew, it's getting a bit crowded in there! No wonder your baby's favorite position these days is to curl up with head down, arms crossed, and legs folded up - what we know as the "fetal position." Read on to see what else you can expect now that you're 37 weeks pregnant.
By this time, you might have felt a few contractions already and been wondering if that was "it". Don't worry, there's no way you're going to miss the start of labor! Read more about what signs and symptoms to expect now that you're 39 weeks pregnant.
Any moment now and you'll be meeting your baby for the first unforgettable time! If the little one hasn't arrived yet, expect the sweetpea to make an appearance anytime over the next few days. Got a baby that doesn't seem to want to budge? Your doctor might give a gentle nudge. And then you can hold your baby in your arms at last! Here's what you need to know when you're 40 weeks pregnant.
This week, all the action inside your belly starts slowing down a bit. That's because the sweet bun in your oven is close to being cooked! Your baby now weighs almost 5 pounds and is about 18 inches long. Read more about what changes are set to happen at Week 34.
At Week 36, your baby hasn't stopped growing yet! The little bundle of joy is now about 18 ½ inches long and weighs roughly 6 pounds. From now until the big day, you can expect that weight to increase by half a pound each week! See what else is scheduled to happen over the next few and exciting days.
Of all the stages in the human life cycle, a woman’s pregnancy is the most critical and unique. It is critical because during pregnancy, the foundations of a new life and future are being laid. The health of the mother before and during pregnancy affects the status of her baby before and after birth.
A little ta-da moment for the final week of your second trimester - your baby will open her eyes for the first time around now! Read more about this week.
Two more weeks left of the second trimester. You are gearing up for the home stretch. Your baby's sense of touch is starting to blossom. Read more about how to help feed it.
