Pregnancy And Baby Care Fetal Development Fetal Development Third trimester pregnancy

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...Weight gain in the third trimester of pregnancy is likely, given that your growing baby requires additional nutrition.

Fetal Development from week 27 to week 30 during third trimester of pregnancy

Week 27 to Week 30: Your baby is now able to open and close his/her eyes and his/her lungs are now capable of breathing air. The baby develops a scalp full of hair and the baby’s hair also gains color. The baby is tucked in a fetal position with legs folded close to the chest. Your baby’s bone marrow begins production of red blood cells. As your baby occupies more space you can feel your baby’s movements more clearly. You can now sense a somersault, moving hand or gentle kick quite clearly. Cramps in third trimester of pregnancy or cramping during the third trimester of pregnancy can be experienced since your abdominal space is filling up. Bleeding during third trimester of pregnancy is uncommon and requires immediate medical guidance.

Fetal Development from week 31 to week 34 during third trimester of pregnancy

Week 31 to Week 34: Your baby now weighs over 3 pounds and will weigh more than 4 and half pounds at the end of week 34. Your baby will be around seventeen inches long by the end of week 34. Half of your weight gain will be directly shared between you and your baby. Your baby is developing immunities to mild infection. Your baby now tends to gain weight and his/her skin begins to turn red as your baby accumulates fat deposits under the skin.

Fetal Development from week 35 to week 38 during third trimester of pregnancy

Week 35 to Week 38: Your baby weighs around five pounds at the beginning of week 35 and will continue to gain weight as your delivery date inches forward. Your baby’s knees and elbows may develop dimples now. The position of the baby is an important consideration at this point in time. If your baby is in breech position or if the umbilical cord appears to have coiled around your baby, your care provider will help you understand the different options available to you at the time of delivery.

Fetal Development from week 39 to week 40 during third trimester of pregnancy

Week 39 to Week 40: Your baby is now ready to make its way out. The vernix that protects the skin dissolves while the bowels fill with black sticky meconium your baby will pass as the first stool. Your baby may now weigh over seven pounds now. All the organs are fully developed and ready to function on their own. Diarrhea in the third trimester of pregnancy or any other pregnancy associated health conditions must be discussed with your doctor