What may be changing
Your body
Physical demands and anticipation can intensify anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm.
Week29
Third trimester
Keep mental health in the plan
This field guide uses keep mental health in the plan to connect body changes, development, the care conversation, and practical preparation.
A cautious view
Development
Movement and growth continue on an individual pattern.
Appointment lens
Care this week
Discuss mood, sleep, intrusive thoughts, or daily-function changes.
Prepare next
Useful actions
- Write down mental-health and crisis contacts before a hard day.
- 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 perinatal mental-health support is available?
- 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