You'll most likely have a checkup every two weeks until 36 weeks, then switch to once-a-week visits until you deliver.
If you're planning to return to work, start looking into childcare now, especially if you live somewhere good care is in high demand.
“Side-sleep” and “almost-back sleeping” use pillows, towels, and blankets to support your back, neck, and growing belly.
You're in your seventh month!
Brain boost
Your baby's brain is adding billions of new nerve cells. His senses of hearing, smell, and touch are developed and functional. During the third trimester, the brain triples in weight, and the cerebrum develops deep, convoluted grooves that provide extra surface area without taking up more room in the skull.
Nerve protection
A protective covering of myelin begins to form around his nerves during this trimester, a process that will continue for a year after he's born.
See what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.
Baby kicks
Your baby's very active now. Your healthcare provider may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this.
Leg cramping
Leg cramps are more common at night but can also happen during the day. Your legs are carrying extra weight, and your expanding uterus is putting pressure on the veins that return blood from your legs to your heart as well as on the nerves leading from your trunk to your legs.
Nail changes
Some pregnant women develop harder nails, but others find that their nails are softer or more brittle.
Don't see your symptom?
Wondering about a symptom you have? Find it on our pregnancy symptoms page.
Prepare for breastfeeding
If you're planning to breastfeed your baby, learn as much as you can about it now. Talk to nursing moms, read books, and consider taking a breastfeeding class.
Dedicate time to your partner
In the midst of all your baby preparations, take time to bond with your partner and celebrate what connects you and makes you love one another.
Plan for juggling work and family
See how other moms found a balance between work and family by shifting their schedules, finding good childcare, and prioritizing quality time.
