go to Allina Hospitals & Clinics home Careers | Contact Us | En Español | Employee Sign-in

Advanced Search


Pregnancy and Parenting email registration button

Third trimester: Months 6 to 9 - Weeks 27 to 40+

These last three months of pregnancy prepare you for the upcoming birth. You may feel uncomfortable because your baby and your uterus are so large. Your baby is stretching and moving, trying to find room in an increasingly cramped uterus. You are both getting ready for this to be over.

 

What's Happening

What's happening to your body

What's happening to your baby

How you may feel physically, emotionally, and sexually

Fetal movement counts

Circumcision: Yes or no?

 

Medical Care

Prenatal screens and tests you may be offered

Signs to call your health care provider

High blood pressure during pregnancy

 

Additional Information

Safety tips for baby furnishings and equipment

Diet & Exercise

Exercise and nutrition

Preparing for labor and birth

 

Forms & Worksheets

PDF iconBaby's activity record (fetal movement count)

PDF iconPrenatal screenings and tests record

PDF iconNursery checklist

PDF iconLayette checklist

PDF iconHome safety checklist

Get Adobe Reader


 
Allina Pregnancy Care

Special Topics

Pregnancy & Parenting Tips

Caffeine and pregnancy
The best thing you can do is to consume as little caffeine as possible.

More health tips...


Back to Top

This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice.
Allina®, the Allina logo, and Medformation® are registered trademarks of Allina Health System.
Presentation and Design ©2008 Allina Health System. All Rights Reserved.