{"id":6258,"date":"2021-01-05T23:10:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T22:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/the-development-of-the-fetus-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:37:01","slug":"the-development-of-the-fetus-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/the-development-of-the-fetus-in-the-third-trimester-of-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"The development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
And almost without warning everything has already happened. You find yourself in the final stretch, with development of the fetus in the third trimester<\/strong> about to be completed. You are a true champion! After these months of ups but also downs, of precious moments but also of discomfort and changes in your body… you are about to face one of the most anticipated moments: childbirth. The last step to get your most desired treasure in your arms!At this moment the fetus is practically developed. However, in these last weeks inside your uterus many things still have to happen. We invite you to continue reading! We talk about all this along the following lines.<\/span>
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Changes and modifications that occur with the development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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The end of the wait: The third trimester of pregnancy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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On the one hand the development of the fetus in the first trimester<\/a> v<\/span>It has been marked by the<\/span> nausea , he<\/span>fatigue<\/span>and the<\/span>discomfort<\/span>general.<\/span>On the other hand with the development of the fetus in the second trimester<\/a><\/span>we refer to<\/span> the sweet wait and at the moment of greatest plenitude.<\/span> But… what happens to the development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy? This moment precedes the final stretch,moment of maturation of the baby’s organs and increase in size and weight<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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Changes that your body undergoes in the third trimester of pregnancy<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The<\/span> discomfort , the<\/span> back pain and the<\/span>fatigue<\/span>They are one of the main complaints of future mothers in this trimester. And how can you not feel uncomfortable if the size of your belly is so large that it makes many tasks difficult and impossible? Additionally, they may appear difficulty taking deep breaths and may even suffer from insomnia<\/strong> or alterations with sleep during pregnancy<\/a>.<\/span> The pressure that the baby exerts on your bladder causes a increased frequency of urination<\/strong>. Furthermore, by retaining liquids,<\/span> swelling in ankles, hands and face (edema) while they can occur<\/span>cramps<\/span>in the legs. He<\/span> constipation , the<\/span>acidity<\/span>and the<\/span>indigestion<\/span>are the order of the day, hence it is vitally important to take care of the nutrition in pregnancy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, as the skin has to grow and stretch, it can become dry and itchy. They may appear<\/span>stretch marks<\/span>and<\/span>varicose veins<\/span><\/strong>on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks and thighs<\/strong>.<\/span>The<\/span> skin pigmentation It may be older, so…<\/span> Be very careful with the sun!Due to hormonal stimulation of the hair follicles, hair may appear thicker and begin to grow on the arms and legs. You may also start to leak.<\/span>colostrum<\/strong> <\/span> of the nipples (the fluid that precedes breast milk). Here you can solve your doubts about breastfeeding<\/a>.All of these changes may limit your sexuality during pregnancy<\/a><\/span>causing libido and sexual desire to decrease during the third trimester.<\/span> But… it’s not all bad news!“For great evils, great remedies”<\/em>,No? With our childbirth preparation classes<\/a> you can improve some of these “little problems” including urination when train the pelvic floor<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And what happens with the famous contractions?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Throughout the third trimester of pregnancy you can feel the calls<\/span> Braxton-Hicks contractions at irregular intervals. Don’t worry, it’s normal.<\/span> It is about contractions<\/a> soft and painless whose objective is prepare the uterus for childbirth<\/strong>.\u201cHow do you know what these contractions are?\u201d<\/span><\/em>You will notice it by feeling that your abdomen becomes hard and then returns to its normal state.<\/span> Advice : Rest for a little while when you notice your stomach is hard.<\/span>

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You must be prepared to face all the physical, morphological and psychological changes that you will face during the development of the fetus in the third trimester.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Fetal development milestones from weeks 28 to 40<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy ranges from weeks 27-28 until birth<\/strong>(week 40 or so) taking into account that<\/span> According to the World Health Organization, a full-term pregnancy can last from 37 to 42 weeks.<\/div>\n

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Weeks 28-29: Baby directs his movements<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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At the beginning of the third trimester, your baby’s nervous system is already<\/span> able to hit kicks<\/a>, stretch and make holding movements. In addition, your nervous system direct your breathing<\/strong> and even\u2026 it controls its temperature! Its appearance begins to resemble that of a newborn baby.<\/div>\n

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Weeks 30-31: Weight gain<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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This week it is very likely that your baby will lose its hairy character and will be replaced by<\/span> hair. As its main development has already been completed, it will dedicate the last few weeks to grow and gain weight<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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Weeks 32-33: Bone hardening<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Your baby continues to mature in leaps and bounds. His<\/span>fur<\/span> turns softer<\/span>while<\/span>his bones harden<\/strong>(except for the skull, which is still quite flexible).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 34: Neurological maturation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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His weight is around 2800g this week. On a neurological level he continues to mature while<\/span>increases your muscle fat<\/strong>and her nails reach the tips of her fingers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 35: Lung maturation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Yes, yes.<\/span>The lungs have completed their maturation!<\/span> They are the last important organ to complete their development. Yeah birth<\/a> got ahead I wouldn’t need an incubator<\/strong> and I could breathe perfectly.<\/div>\n

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Week 36: Your baby barely fits!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Think that 36 weeks of pregnancy (or 34 weeks after conception) goes a long way. You may look at your belly and even be surprised at how tremendously big you see it. And it is that\u2026<\/span>Your baby now occupies most of the amniotic sac!<\/span>This suits you complicating the task of moving,<\/strong> stretch, etc. hence<\/span> calm down if you notice that it moves a little less .<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Week 37: Head descends toward pelvis<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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As we always say:<\/span>\u201cYour body is ready to give birth and your baby is ready to be born\u201d<\/em>.That is why about this week you will both be preparing for childbirth<\/strong>. As?<\/span> Your baby will begin to lower his head towards the pelvis to settle into position.and facilitate the process. The moment in which it falls in the pelvic area is known as \u201c<\/span>lightening<\/em>\u201d (lightening). \u00a0From this moment your baby is \u201cfull term.\u201d Here you can read more about the premature children<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Weeks 38-40: Childbirth<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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As a general rule, childbirth<\/span>It takes place between these weeks. However remember that<\/strong><\/span>dates are indicative<\/strong> and this is an approximate calculation . Don’t worry if you give birth before or after your expected date. It’s something totally normal. Here you can read more about the<\/span>pain in childbirth<\/a>.<\/span>

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The milestones of fetal development in the third trimester. One small step from the moment of birth.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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The emotional ambivalence<\/strong> of pregnancy (joy and fears in pregnancy<\/a><\/span>, joy and sadness) becomes more noticeable throughout the development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy. Hence the importance of managing emotions and paying attention to emotional health<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The moment of delivery is getting closer and closer and it is totally normal, logical and understandable to feel doubts and worries. From the \u201cSingularMom Childbirth Preparation\u201d team we advocate for information as the main tool and for a continuous care and support from our multidisciplinary team<\/strong> for this great and unforgettable moment that will change your life.<\/p>\n

We want to help you, will you join our family?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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