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What To Expect During Your Third Trimester - Weeks 28 - 32
Your pregnancy is divided into 3 Trimesters. This page will show you what to expect during your third trimester during weeks 28 - 32
Your Baby
A fine, soft hair called lanugo covers the baby.
The brain and nervous system are growing quickly, and the heartbeat might be heard by another person placing an ear on your abdomen.
Testicles of boys start to move down into the scrotum.
Sleeping and waking times are defined. Kicking and stretching movements are often noticed.
Your baby may suck a thumb.
Your baby is 16 in. long and weighs about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.
The brain and nervous system are growing quickly, and the heartbeat might be heard by another person placing an ear on your abdomen.
Testicles of boys start to move down into the scrotum.
Sleeping and waking times are defined. Kicking and stretching movements are often noticed.
Your baby may suck a thumb.
Your baby is 16 in. long and weighs about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs.
You gain weight faster because this begins baby's greatest growth period.
Your uterus is moving closer to your rib cage, and you may notice kicking against your ribs. Your abdomen can be seen moving as your baby moves.
You may feel awkward and tire easily. Lightheadedness can occur when you get up.
Your feet, hands and ankles may swell if it is hot or you have been standing for a while.
Your breasts may leak enough to require that you place pads in your bra.
Your uterus is moving closer to your rib cage, and you may notice kicking against your ribs. Your abdomen can be seen moving as your baby moves.
You may feel awkward and tire easily. Lightheadedness can occur when you get up.
Your feet, hands and ankles may swell if it is hot or you have been standing for a while.
Your breasts may leak enough to require that you place pads in your bra.
Your Responsibilities
Get your prenatal checkup. Discuss how long you want to continue working.
If you are Rh negative, you will need to get your RhoGAM injection.
Start prenatal classes right away if you have put them off. Tour the labor and delivery section of the hospital.
Plan for things you will need during the first 6 weeks, like convenience foods, paper plates, disposable
diapers and/or diaper service.
Make financial arrangements with the hospital.
Make arrangements for the baby's care after birth. Plan for someone to help you at home after the birth.
Discuss names for the baby with your partner.
If you are Rh negative, you will need to get your RhoGAM injection.
Start prenatal classes right away if you have put them off. Tour the labor and delivery section of the hospital.
Plan for things you will need during the first 6 weeks, like convenience foods, paper plates, disposable
diapers and/or diaper service.
Make financial arrangements with the hospital.
Make arrangements for the baby's care after birth. Plan for someone to help you at home after the birth.
Discuss names for the baby with your partner.
Your Body
What your baby looks like during weeks 28 - 32