What do I need to know about each trimester of pregnancy?

to tell somebody. So just keep in mind that your babys a person and they do people things. They sleep they get the hiccups they move around.
At the end of the second trimester everything is formed pretty well in your babys anatomy except the lungs. You may even be able to see your baby suck their thumb on an ultrasound.
Third trimester
The third trimester starts at 27 or 28 weeks pregnant and lasts until you deliver.
Third trimester symptoms
You can expect to become more uncomfortable because of the weight of your baby bump. Human beings are meant to stand up straight but your center of gravity is off when youre pregnant. The weight of the baby pulls you forward so your back muscles tend to tighten up to hold you upright.
In addition to back pain you may start to experience cramping in the third trimester.
How much weight should you gain during the third trimester? You should continue to gain between a half pound and a pound per week until you deliver your baby.
Third trimester care
The frequency of your OBGYN appointments increases in the third trimester to once a week. These visits include a blood pressure check and a urinalysis.
During the third trimester avoid traveling too far from where youre going to deliver. Dr. Foster said she doesnt like her patients to travel outside of the state after about 28 to 32 weeks.
You should feel your baby moving every hour. Call your provider if you perceive a decrease in your babys movement. Having watery discharge or vaginal bleeding are also reasons to call your provider.