Third Trimester (Week 27-40+): Final Preparations and Anticipation
- Week 27-30: Nesting and Preparing
– Finalizing the nursery.
– Understanding Braxton Hicks contractions.
– Glucose tolerance test and third-trimester screenings.
- Week 31-34: Baby’s Final Growth Spurt
– Fetal brain development.
– Discussing birth plans and preferences.
– Preparing for breastfeeding.
- Week 35-38: Countdown to Delivery
– Recognizing signs of labor.
– Final prenatal check-ups.
– Packing for the hospital.
- Week 39-40+: Ready for the Arrival
– Full-term pregnancy milestones.
– Preparing for labor and delivery.
– Postpartum planning and support.