Third trimester

Third trimester of pregnancy:

Pregnant women and their partners are usually curious in knowing the week in which the third trimester starts ,about how much weight gain can be expected in the third trimester, diet for the third trimester, when to take ultrasound and sonogram in the third trimester, pregnancy pains to expect in the third trimester and what could be the due date of pregnancy .

The period from 27th / 28th week (counting from the  LMP last menstrual period ) to the time of giving birth is called the third trimester. This will usually be in the 40th week though it can be one or two weeks later or earlier usually even for normal births.

Some women start to feel back aches while walking due to the increasing weight of the baby / baby bump . Some women would be able to sleep only on one side due to the developing baby bump. Pregnant mothers who still have to go to work in this trimester would find it hard to get clothes / tops /shirts / shoes that fit comfortably especially if it is the summer season . Plus size clothing in some brands might be useful.  It would also be hard to tie shoelaces.
The eyes of the baby start to open around the 28th week.

The pregnant woman will feel more tired ( increase in fatigue ) in the third trimester when compared to the second trimester. Some pregnant women in the third trimester will have to go to the bathroom frequently, especially at night and this will result in decrease of restful sleep and increase the fatigue

In the third trimester , the baby quickly gains weight (around half a pound or around 225 grams per week ) from around the 34th / 35th week.
There might be more vaginal discharge from the vagina during the third trimester.  You also might pee / leak a little urine when you sneeze or cough ( snissing  sneezing and pissing at the same time )

Eat fresh fruit, vegetables,food with proteins, vitamins and fibre  that can give  you around 250 to 300 calories extra than usual ( concept of eating for two persons ).

Some women  in the third trimester develop Pre eclampsia  ( pre - e or PE ) ( PIH pregnancy induced hypertension )/ toxemia with  high blood pressure ( abrupt increase without having a medical history of hypertension ), high protein presence in the urine, and develop swelling ( edema ) in the hands and legs. If left untreated, it may damage the liver / kidneys of the mother and may cause seizure and this stage is also called eclampasia.

Swelling in legs might also be due to fluid retention in some pregnant women without pre - e .

Around the middle of the third trimester is a good time to interview doulas ( non-medical birth companion who gives support and help to pregnant women during pregnancy and during delivery  ) if you are going to use their services.


It is a good idea to pack an emergency hospital bag around the middle of the  third trimester with things you might need at the hospital.



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