Reference · Weeks
Pregnancy, week by week.
Doula-perspective companions for every week of pregnancy — what is happening with baby, what you might be feeling, what helps, and what to ask your care team.
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Reference · Weeks
Doula-perspective companions for every week of pregnancy — what is happening with baby, what you might be feeling, what helps, and what to ask your care team.
Welcome to the third trimester! This week marks a new phase of growth for your baby and an important window for the Tdap vaccine.
Entering the third trimester, your baby's growth is accelerating, and daily kick counts become a gentle, reassuring practice to connect with your little one.
At week 30, your baby is about the size of a cucumber, amniotic fluid levels are peaking, and you might be feeling more restless as sleep becomes a bit more elusive.
At 31 weeks, your baby is diligently practicing essential breathing movements, while you might be noticing more Braxton Hicks as your body gently prepares for birth.
At 32 weeks, your baby is shedding fine hair and building essential iron reserves, while your body continues its incredible work preparing for birth.
At 33 weeks, your baby is roughly the size of a pineapple and actively practicing recognizing your voice, preparing for their arrival with continued growth and development.
At 34 weeks, your baby is about the size of a cantaloupe, continuing to mature rapidly as you approach the final stretch of pregnancy.
As you reach week 35, your baby is growing rapidly, preparing for their arrival, and your body is making its final adjustments for birth.
Week 36 marks early-term, often bringing the exciting milestone of your baby dropping into the pelvis, preparing for their arrival and signaling the final stretch of pregnancy.
At 37 weeks, your baby is considered full-term, with their lungs nearly mature, and your body is making its final preparations for meeting your little one.
Welcome to week 38, where your baby is officially considered 'early term' and you might be feeling a mix of anticipation and readiness for what's next.
At Week 39, your baby is considered full term, continuing to fine-tune vital systems as you approach your estimated due date with anticipation and readiness.
Week 40 marks your estimated due date, a time of anticipation and often a gentle shift in focus from preparation to patience as you await your baby's arrival.
This is general wellness information, not medical advice. For personalized guidance, talk with your obstetric provider.