Third Trimester
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Week 29: Baby's Brain Booming
Your baby's brain is growing at an incredible rate, developing billions of neurons. The head is getting bigger to accommodate this rapid brain growth.
Your baby is the size of a...
🎃 Butternut Squash!
Length38.6 cm
Weight1153 g
Week29 of 40
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👶 Baby Development
- ✓Brain developing billions of neurons
- ✓Head growing larger for the rapidly expanding brain
- ✓Muscles and lungs continue to mature
- ✓Bones are fully developed but still soft
- ✓Baby can regulate their own body temperature somewhat
- ✓Fat layer continues to build
💊 Common Symptoms
- •Varicose veins may worsen
- •Hemorrhoids
- •Heartburn and reflux
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Frequent urination day and night
- •Feeling large and uncomfortable
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✅ To-Do This Week
- Start doing perineal massage to prepare for delivery
- Practice breathing techniques for labor
- Finalize baby's name (if you haven't already)
- Set up the diaper changing station
- Stock up on postpartum pads and supplies
- Arrange for pet care during delivery if needed
🩺 Questions for Your Doctor
- ?Is the baby's brain development on track?
- ?How can I manage varicose veins?
- ?When should the baby be head-down?
- ?What positions can help turn a breech baby?
- ?Is it safe to have sex during the third trimester?
- ?When should I start maternity leave?
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