What may be changing
Your body
Fatigue, pressure, sleep disruption, and shortness of breath may become more noticeable.
Week28
Third trimester
Begin the third trimester
This field guide uses begin the third trimester to connect body changes, development, the care conversation, and practical preparation.
A cautious view
Development
Growth and maturation continue through the third trimester.
Appointment lens
Care this week
Visits may become more frequent based on individual needs.
Prepare next
Useful actions
- Ask where to go and whom to call when urgent concerns arise.
- Start a flexible birth-preference conversation.
- Confirm where to go and whom to call when labor may begin.
- Build a practical postpartum support list.
Ask your care team
Questions to bring
- What changes should prompt an urgent call?
- How often should I expect visits from here?
- What changes should prompt an urgent call?
- How does this practice discuss birth preferences?
Share the work
For a support person
- Practice the route and logistics for the planned place of birth.
- Protect rest by managing messages, meals, or household coordination.
Sources and review