Your third trimester: weeks 27 to 40
The home stretch. Visits become more frequent, your baby puts on weight quickly, and the focus shifts to preparing for the big day.
The home stretch. Visits become more frequent, your baby puts on weight quickly, and the focus shifts to preparing for the big day.
Your baby is growing fast and getting ready to be born. You'll see your doctor more often so everything can be watched closely as the due date approaches.
Many are normal, if tiring:
Your baby should keep moving right up to and during labour. Get to know their usual pattern, and if movements slow down or feel different, call your doctor or come in immediately — it is always better to be checked.
A little preparation brings a lot of calm:
Seek care straight away for:
The clearest next step is a calm consultation. Dr. Ritika will talk it through with you — no rush, no jargon.
Get to know your baby's normal pattern through the day. If movements clearly reduce or change, contact your doctor immediately.
Irregular 'practice' tightenings that ease with rest — unlike true labour, they don't become regular or stronger.
When contractions are regular and strengthening (around five minutes apart), if your waters break, if there's bleeding, or if movements reduce.
Your documents and reports, comfortable clothes, toiletries, and clothes for the baby. Keep it ready by about 36 weeks.
Consultations at Cloudnine Hospital, Phase 3 Industrial Area, Mohali · Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 5 PM.
General education only — not a substitute for a personal consultation. If you have urgent symptoms, seek care promptly.