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What To Expect During Your Third Trimester - Weeks 24 - 28
Your pregnancy is divided into 3 Trimesters. This page will show you what to expect during your third trimester during weeks 24 - 28
Your Baby
Your baby is big enough to be felt when your abdomen is examined.  The skin is still wrinkled and red.  The fingerprints are forming.  The eyes are almost developed, and the eyelids can open and close.

Baby can kick, cry and hiccup.

Noises from outside may cause the baby to move or become quiet.

Baby will be about 15 in. long and weigh about 2 1/2 lbs.
You will continue to gain about 3 to 4 lbs a month.  You may develop stretch marks on your abdomen, hips and breasts.

The uterus may be felt above the navel.

Tightening and relaxing muscles in your uterus (Braxton Hicks contractions) are preparing you for labor.  If you have for or more contractions in 1 hour, call your health care provider.

Appetite is good and nausea is rare, although heartburn may follow heavy, greasy or spicy meals.

Your sex drive may increase or decrease, changing from week to week.

You feel more involved with the baby growing inside you.  You may think about problems that may occur during your pregnancy and how they might affect the health and well-being of your baby.  Most women worry about this sometime during their pregnancy.
Your Responsibilities
Get your prenatal checkup on schedule, even if you feel great.

Eat balanced meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Take needed rests, lying on your left side.

Talk about childbirth experiences with other parents.  Write down questions to ask your doctor.

Discuss feelings about your changing body.

Start collecting things for the baby's first weeks.  Ask your nurse for a layette list.  Make a list for family and friends.

Ask your health care provider for information on feeding your baby.  Decide if breastfeeding or bottle feeding is best for your baby and you.
Your Body
What your baby looks like during weeks 24 - 28