Third Trimester: 12-1 Weeks to Go

… 8 Weeks

You: By now your uterus measures almost 5 inches above your navel. At 32 weeks, most doctors begin seeing a pregnant woman every two weeks.

Baby: By this week your baby weighs almost 4 pounds and her total length is almost 19 inches! If born at 32 weeks of pregnancy, it is likely your baby will survive and thrive.

… 7 Weeks

Baby: He or she is growing rapidly, weighs a little more than 4 pounds, and measures about 19 inches. Baby gaining weight rapidly now, as much as half a pound or more every week!

… 6 Weeks

Baby: Your unborn baby weighs approximately 5 pounds and the total length is almost 20 inches.

You: Your uterus now measures about 5 1/2 inches above your navel. Although you should stay active up until childbirth, you may have to ease up on certain exercises as you get closer to the end of your pregnancy.

… 5 Weeks

Baby: Your baby weighs over 5 1/2 pounds and measures a total length of just over 20 inches. Your baby is well developed now and looks almost like it will at birth, which is close at hand! In fact, baby could be born two weeks prior to your due date.

You: You may have gained 25 (or more) pounds at this time in your pregnancy. Your uterus measures about 6 inches above your navel.

… 4 Weeks

Baby: As delivery approaches, baby's growth has slowed, but he has still been gaining about half an ounce of fat a day. Baby may weigh anywhere from 6 to 9 pounds and measure 17 to 22 inches. Baby may also have assumed the position he'll take for delivery. It won't be long now!

… 3 Weeks

Baby: Your baby weighs about 6 1/2 pounds right now. The crown-to-rump length is about 14 inches, while the total length is around 21 inches.

… 2 Weeks

Baby: At this stage, your baby probably weighs a little more than 6 1/2 pounds. The length, crown to rump, is about 14 inches and total length is about 21 inches.

You: Even though your body may be experiencing several aches and pains, you really haven't gotten much larger over the last few weeks.

… 1 Weeks

Baby: Your baby probably weighs a little more than 7 pounds by now and is around 14 inches in length from crown to rump with a total length of about 21 inches.

You: You're close to delivering and chances are your body has gained between 15 and 35 pounds. You’re probably wondering if every movement is a signifier that “it’s time,” but not to worry – it’ll happen soon enough!