What happens in the third trimester of pregnancy
During the third and final trimester of pregnancy, fetuses develop rapidly, reaching a state known as “extrauterine viability,” meaning they can survive outside the mother’s body if they are delivered before full term is reached, as may be necessary if there are pregnancy complications. Fetal development progresses by leaps and bounds in the third trimester of pregnancy and women often experience much more discomfort during this phase because the fetus gains weight rapidly and the environment in and around the uterus becomes rather cramped.
During the third and final trimester of pregnancy, fetuses develop rapidly, reaching a state known as “extrauterine viability,” meaning they can survive outside the mother’s body if they are delivered before full term is reached, as may be necessary if there are pregnancy complications. Fetal development progresses by leaps and bounds in the third trimester of pregnancy and women often experience much more discomfort during this phase because the fetus gains weight rapidly and the environment in and around the uterus becomes rather cramped. The third trimester officially begins in the 29th week of pregnancy. Initially, the baby will be highly active, but as weight gain occurs, the baby will settle deeper into the pelvis and become more sluggish because there is limited room for movement. As a result, a less active baby is not necessarily a cause for concern in the third trimester of pregnancy. Women typically experience symptoms like fatigue, swelling, heartburn, aches and pains, and B
