Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️HeartbeatSteady, ~120–160 bpm; checked more frequently now

🧠Major developmentThird trimester begins; eyes open and close, blinking

Baby

Welcome to the third trimester. Your baby can now open and close the eyes and may blink, and is developing eyelashes. Rapid brain growth continues, fat is added under the skin, and the lungs mature further.

Mother

• More frequent prenatal visits begin
• Shortness of breath
• Trouble sleeping
• Leaking colostrum

Nutrition

Lean red meat · Dairy products · Oily fish like salmon · Leafy greens · Whole grains

Tips

Do

• Count kicks daily and report any decrease
• Discuss Anti-D and Tdap vaccination
• Rest and elevate your feet when swollen

Avoid

• Ignoring reduced fetal movement
• Lying flat on your back
• High-mercury fish