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Third Trimester Pregnancy - The Final Phase Of The Pregnancy Period

The third trimester pregnancy is the final phase of the pregnancy culminating in the birth of the baby. The baby does a lot of growing during these last few months. The mother-to-be also experiences a lot of changes in her body. There is considerable swelling in the hands and feet in the seventh month. You may even experience leg cramps due to the growing demands of the baby on extra calcium, vitamins and minerals. Heartburn, indigestion, shortness of breath, tiredness, sleep trouble become apparent in the eighth month of pregnancy as the baby grows to almost four pounds and sixteen inches in length. These symptoms can be mitigated by change in relaxation and dietary habits. In the final month of the third trimester pregnancy, the baby's head will drop in the pelvic area, to get ready for delivery. You feel a surge of energy at this stage, easy breathing and more frequent urge to urinate. Your anxiety level and sacredness rises considerably. All these feelings are perfectly normal before the delivery. Enjoy every minute of your pregnancy with good health and happiness.

Fetus Growth In Third trimester Pregnancy

Week thirty in pregnancy sees the baby growing to about three pounds. It spends time practicing opening and closing of the eyelids and can even produce tears. The brain too starts growing rapidly at this stage.

In the thirty-second week the baby moves less due to its growing size and lack of space in the womb. All the five senses develop at this stage of growth.

During thirty-third weeks the baby will take intermittent breaths of water to practice breathing. The testicles of baby boy drop into the scrotum at this stage.

In thirty-fifth weeks the baby's hearing will be fully developed and he is able to respond to high-pitched voice.

In thirty-six week of third trimester pregnancy, the baby grows to almost six pounds and 18 inches length. It may drop down into the birth canal now.

Thirty seven week old baby develops a sleep pattern, regular routine and grows healthy.

Thirty-eighth weeks brings on a lot of hiccups in your baby as the amniotic fluid gets into his windpipe while practicing breathing. He will have full head of hair by now.

Thirty-nine weeks leads to maturing of baby's lungs, gaining full weight and length at this stage of growth.

Week forty is the final stage of the third trimester pregnancy. Be prepared to welcome the baby into your world of joy as he takes birth.