the weight off your spine. And do some leg stretches before bed. Have a look at our tips for exercise during the third trimester.Why it’s important to keep an eye on blood pressure during pregnancy.Rights and benefits You need to give your employer notice
their seat if you need it.How much weight can you expect to gain through your pregnancy?Everything you need to know about your third trimester.Your baby Although he's quite thin, space in your womb is getting tight, so you’ll probably feel him turning. His
the third trimester.Your baby He's about 37cm now and, remarkably, developing a memory. His brain and nervous system are fully developed, but his sucking reflex is still weak. He’ll move if you prod him.Not long before the birth: what’s going on inside your
As you enter the final stages of your pregnancy, you’ll probably have started antenatal classes - and be learning lots of useful breathing and relaxation techniques. Here's everything you need to know about your third trimesterYour baby Your
It’s Week 37 of your pregnancy. Your baby is almost fully mature, so if he were born now will usually not need special care.Everything you need to know about the third trimesterInform yourself about what will happen during labourYour baby His immune
It’s Week 39 of your pregnancy, and there’s just a week to go! You may now be experiencing regular Braxton Hicks contractions, in preparation for the real thing.Everything you need to know about labourStrategies for coping with the pain
Congratulations it’s Week 40 of your pregnancy! Your baby is now waiting for the hormonal tip that gets things going, and your life is about to change forever!Everything you need to know about labourLooking after a newbornYour baby Only 5% of babies
third trimester.Your baby If your partner puts his ear to your tummy, he may hear your baby's heart. Her lungs can breathe air although she'd still have difficulty if born now. If your baby was born now, her chance of survival would be up to 95%. She
the third trimester.Your baby The hair on her head is getting thicker but the lanugo hair that was covering her body is falling out. She’s getting plumper and stronger and her skin is less wrinkled. If she hears a loud noise you’ll feel her kick. She's 36cm
.See ourlabour channel for the low-down on B-daySix secrets of an easier birthLabour stages explainedAll about your third trimesterYour baby She's about 44cm and continues to gain weight - this week she may well put on around half a pound (250g). Most
