Trimester 1, 2, 3, 4, 5- Pregnancy and Beyond, You Can Survive The Third Trimester The third trimester begins in week 28 of pregnancy and lasts until you give birth, which may be around week 40 of pregnancy. After listening to this episode, you’ll know what to expect in the 3rd trimester and how to prepare for the arrival of your baby. The Changing Body Abdominal achiness.  Backache. Bleeding.  Braxton-Hicks contractions. Breast enlargement and leaking.  Vivid dreams. Clumsiness.  Vaginal Discharge. Fatigue.   Frequent urination.   Heartburn and constipation.  Hemorrhoids. Sciatica.  Shortness of breath.  Spider and varicose veins.   Stretch marks. Swelling.  Weight gain. WARNING SIGNS Severe abdominal pain or cramps Severe nausea or vomiting Bleeding Severe dizziness  Pain or burning during urination Rapid weight gain (more than 6.5 pounds per month) or too little weight gain TO -DO Hire a doula Observe and keep track of baby movements Choose your pediatrician if you haven't and ask whether he or she will round in the hospital post-delivery- you need the baby to be discharged by a pediatrician Baby shower Send thank you cards Check your registry to find out what you still need to buy before the baby arrives. Wash baby clothes Prepare baby’s sleep area Prepare baby gear- stroller, car seat, crib Pack hospital bag Contact FMLA office Cord blood banking Decide on names Pain management plan Emergency plan- what will you do when labor starts? Cook and freeze meals to have on hand after delivery Breastfeeding decision- class! Formula  Hospital tour Have the house cleaned Line up and organize your postpartum helpers Childbirth classes Infant CPR  Check with insurance Register at the hospital. Ask about newborn screening tests Find out how far your OB will let you go after your due date Induction? Create nursing/feeding/diapering stations in a couple of different locations in your house