Stage
of Pregnancy - Third Trimester Pregnancy
Stage of Pregnancy
There are three stages of pregnancy which are the
first, second and third trimesters. Because each pregnancy
is unique so growth may differ as we describe each
of these three stages.
Third Trimester Pregnancy
The Third Trimester is the 27 to 40 weeks of pregnancy.
During the third trimester consideration should be
given to the packing of hospital bag and delivery
methods.
By end of this trimester the mother may have gained
25-35 pounds. Below is a brief outline of how much
pregnancy weight gain a woman should gain by the end
of the third trimester.
| Pre-Pregnancy
Weight |
Acceptable
Pregnancy Weight Gain |
|
| Under
Weight |
30 - 40 pounds |
|
| Normal
Weight |
25 - 35 pounds |
|
| Over
Weight |
15 - 25 pounds |
|
| |
The pregnancy
weight gain go towards the following (estimates figures):
- Baby: 7.5 pounds
- Uterus: 2 pounds
- Placenta: 1.5 pounds
- Breasts: 2 pounds
- Blood and Fluid: 8 pounds
- Fat: 7 pounds
Baby Development During the Third
Trimester:
- Development of taste buds
- The linning of the baby’s lungs will be
growing
- The baby will begin to turn into a head down position
Third Trimester Pregnancy Symptoms:
- excretion of colostrums ( foremilk)
- Balance is effected by the belly's weight
- Walking differently to accommodate for the weight
of the fetus
- Experiencing back pain
- Shortness of breath
Read about First Trimester Pregnancy
Read about Second Trimester Pregnancy |
