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What To Expect During Your Third Trimester - Weeks 32 - 36
Your pregnancy is divided into 3 Trimesters. This page will show you what to expect during your third trimester during weeks 32 - 36
Your Baby
Your baby's eyes are open.
The skin is smooth because fat begins to fill out the wrinkles, and downy hair gradually disappears.
Your baby is active, with patterns of sleep and wakefulness.
Your baby may settle into the position for birth.
The body is now mature enough to survive if your baby is born during these weeks.
Your baby is about 18 in. long and weighs about 5 1/2 lbs.
The skin is smooth because fat begins to fill out the wrinkles, and downy hair gradually disappears.
Your baby is active, with patterns of sleep and wakefulness.
Your baby may settle into the position for birth.
The body is now mature enough to survive if your baby is born during these weeks.
Your baby is about 18 in. long and weighs about 5 1/2 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
Have a prenatal checkup every 2 weeks.
Eat balanced meals that are small in amount, but frequent.
Include plenty of iron-rich foods like liver, eggs and meat. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of water each day.
Keep doing your walking and stretching exercises. Practice the exercises from your childbirth class.
Practice relaxation techniques during Braxton Hicks contractions.
Eat balanced meals that are small in amount, but frequent.
Include plenty of iron-rich foods like liver, eggs and meat. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of water each day.
Keep doing your walking and stretching exercises. Practice the exercises from your childbirth class.
Practice relaxation techniques during Braxton Hicks contractions.
Your Body
What your baby looks like during weeks 32 - 36