As you enter the third trimester, weight gain intensifies, bringing common discomforts like back pain, heavy legs, sleep disruptions from your growing belly, persistent heartburn, and painful nighttime leg cramps. Prioritize rest and self-care. If fatigue becomes overwhelming, consult your doctor or midwife—they may recommend medical leave for recovery.
At this stage, your baby weighs about 1.5 kg and measures around 30 cm head to toe, with rapid growth continuing. Bones are thickening and lengthening, so ensure ample calcium through diet. Increasingly active, baby navigates the womb while the brain and nervous system advance. If born now, they'd be classified as a moderate preterm infant.
The third ultrasound, usually the final one, happens at month's end to verify baby's position—ideally head-down for birth, though there's still time to turn. With delivery nearing, set up the nursery and acquire necessary baby equipment for a smooth welcome.
