Development of The Fetus for The Third Trimester

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DAY	AGE	FETUS GROWTH
	MONTH SEVEN
Day 169	24 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 22 cm or 8.7 inches. Baby weighs about 600-700 grams or 1.3-1.5 pounds
Day 170	24 weeks 2 days	Baby's eye is completely developed and will open soon.
Day 171	24 weeks 3 days	Baby's skin is red and wrinkled.
Day 172	24 weeks 4 days	More than half of baby's born now will survive.
Day 173	24 weeks 5 days	Mom may worry about having signs of preterm labor.
Day 174	24 weeks 6 days	Mom is probably looking forward to baby shower soon.
Day 175	25 weeks	If your having problems with leg cramps, try using heat.
Day 176	25 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 23 cm or 9 inches. Baby weighs about 700-800 grams or 1.5-1.75 pounds.
Day 177	25 weeks 2 days	Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 11 inches.
Day 178	25 weeks 3 days	Baby's brain looks like a mature brain now.
Day 179	25 weeks 4 days	Alveoli appear in the lungs and begin producing surfactant.
Day 180	25 weeks 5 days	If you've had a prior cesarean birth you may be considering a VBAC, vaginal birth after cesarean.
Day 181	25 weeks 6 days	Mom may notice increased shortness of breath.
Day 182	26 weeks	More and more mothers are considering storing their baby's cord blood.
Day 183	26 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 24 cm or 9.4 inches. Baby weighs about 850-1000 grams or 1.8-2.2 pounds.
Day 184	26 weeks 2 days	Baby's eyes open.
Day 185	26 weeks 3 days	Baby has a strong grip.
Day 186	26 weeks 4 days	Baby is able to cry.
Day 187	26 weeks 5 days	Moms are averaging a 1/2-1 pound weight gain per week now.
Day 188	26 weeks 6 days	Moms may be experiencing groin pains.
Day 189	27 weeks	Congratulations you have finished your second trimester!
Day 190	27 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 25 cm or 9.8 inches. Baby weighs about 1000-1100 grams or 2.2-2.4 pounds.
Day 191	27 weeks 2 days	Mom should start monitoring fetal movements through daily kick counts.
Day 192	27 weeks 3 days	Baby starts to recognize mom's voice in third trimester.
Day 193	27 weeks 4 days	If baby is a boy, testes are descending.
Day 194	27 weeks 5 days	You should be tested for gestational diabetes now.
Day 195	27 weeks 6 days	Braxton Hicks contractions may be increasing.
Day 196	28 weeks	You will probably begin seeing your health care provider every 2 weeks now.
	MONTH EIGHT
Day 197	28 weeks 1 days	Baby's crown to rump length is 26 cm or 10.2 inches. Baby weighs about 1100-1250 grams or 2.4-2.75 pounds
Day 198	28 weeks 2 days	Baby is 2/3 it's final size.
Day 199	28 weeks 3 days	Baby is picking up body fat and filling out.
Day 200	28 weeks 4 days	Baby is able to partially control it's own body temperature now.
Day 201	28 weeks 5 days	Mom may be experiencing increased urination again.
Day 202	28 weeks 6 days	Talk to your heath care provider about guidelines to call when having contractions.
Day 203	29 weeks	Mom may be trying to decide whether or not to circumcise if baby is a boy.
Day 204	29 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 27 cm or 10.6 inches. Baby weighs about 1300-1400 grams or 2.8-3.1 pounds
Day 205	29 weeks 2 days	Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 15.5 inches.
Day 206	29 weeks 3 days	Baby's has rhythmic breathing, but lungs are still not fully mature.
Day 207	29 weeks 4 days	Baby's eyes respond to light. Baby's bones are fully developed.
Day 208	29 weeks 5 days	Now is a good time to practice relaxation exercises.
Day 209	29 weeks 6 days	Mom should discuss options available to her if she should need a cesarean section.
Day 210	30 weeks	La Leche League is a non-profit organization that provides support for breastfeeding moms.
Day 211	30 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 28 cm or 11 inches. Baby weighs about 1500-1600 grams or 3.3-3.5 pounds
Day 212	30 weeks 2 days	Baby's kicking may be stronger and more vigorous.
Day 213	30 weeks 3 days	Baby's heart rate is about 120-160 beats per minute.
Day 214	30 weeks 4 days	Baby sleeps most of the time now and has period of REM sleep.
Day 215	30 weeks 5 days	You may notice leaking colostrum.
Day 216	30 weeks 6 days	You should report lack of fetal movement to your health care provider immediately.
Day 217	31 weeks	You may be experiencing leaking urine or stress incontinence.
Day 218	31 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 29 cm or 11.4 inches. Baby weighs about 1700-1800 grams or 3.75-4 pounds
Day 219	31 weeks 2 days	Baby begins storing iron, phosphorous, and calcium.
Day 220	31 weeks 3 days	Baby's testicles (if a boy) may be located in the scrotal sac now.
Day 221	31 weeks 4 days	Baby is gaining weight more rapidly now.
Day 222	31 weeks 5 days	You may be anxious and restless about labor.
Day 223	31 weeks 6 days	Now is a good time to discuss with your health care provider birth control options.
Day 224	32 weeks	You may be put on bedrest if there are signs of preterm labor.
	MONTH NINE
Day 225	32 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 30 cm or 11.8 inches. Baby weighs about 1900-2000 grams or 4.2-4.4 pounds
Day 226	32 weeks 2 days	Baby appears less red and wrinkled now.
Day 227	32 weeks 3 days	Babies born at this time have a good chance of survival, but will require extra care.
Day 228	32 weeks 4 days	Baby's kidneys are fully developed.
Day 229	32 weeks 5 days	Headaches, blurred vision and excessive swelling are signs of preeclampsia.
Day 230	32 weeks 6 days	Moms may experience increased shortness of breath.
Day 231	33 weeks	It's a good idea to take rings off during the third trimester if you are having problems with swelling.
Day 232	33 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 31 cm or 12.2 inches. Baby weighs about 2100-2250 grams or 4.6-5 pounds
Day 233	33 weeks 2 days	Baby is becoming increasingly cramped for space, but is still very active.
Day 234	33 weeks 3 days	Many baby's eyes are blue at birth, but change colors later.
Day 235	33 weeks 4 days	Dress in layers if you find yourself feeling hotter than usual.
Day 236	33 weeks 5 days	Your sex drive may decrease during the third trimester.
Day 237	33 weeks 6 days	Drinking more water will help with swelling.
Day 238	34 weeks	Witch hazel compresses may help with hemorrhoids.
Day 239	34 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 33 cm or 13 inches. Baby weighs about 2350-2550 grams or 5.2-5.6 pounds
Day 240	34 weeks 2 days	Baby should be turned head down and preparing for birth.
Day 241	34 weeks 3 days	Baby's lanugo hair is starting to disappear.
Day 242	34 weeks 4 days	During the last weeks of pregnancy it would be best not to do any lengthy travels.
Day 243	34 weeks 5 days	Babies need a rear facing carseat to travel home from the hospital.
Day 244	34 weeks 6 days	If your still having difficulty coming up with a name try our baby name database.
Day 245	35 weeks	Talk to your health care provider about pain relief options during labor.
Day 246	35 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 34 cm or 13.4 inches. Baby weighs about 2600-2750 grams or 5.7-6 pounds
Day 247	35 weeks 2 days	Baby's fingernails reach the end of fingers.
Day 248	35 weeks 3 days	Now is a good time to pack your bag for the hospital.
Day 249	35 weeks 4 days	Don't forget to have a camera packed.
Day 250	35 weeks 5 days	Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 18.5 inches.
Day 251	35 weeks 6 days	Group B strep is a lab test that is commonly done between 35-37 weeks.
Day 252	36 weeks	You will start having once a week appointments now.
	MONTH TEN
Day 253	36 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 35 cm or 13.8 inches. Baby weighs about 2850-2950 grams or 6.3-6.5 pounds
Day 254	36 weeks 2 days	Both boy and girl babies may have swollen breasts when born.
Day 255	36 weeks 3 days	Increased mucusy vaginal discharge is common in the last few weeks of pregnancy.
Day 256	36 weeks 4 days	Bloody show is one sign of labor.
Day 257	36 weeks 5 days	False labor is fairly common. It is always safer to go in and be checked.
Day 258	36 weeks 6 days	You may have a vaginal exam to check for dilation and effacement.
Day 259	37 weeks	Babies born now are considered full term.
Day 260	37 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 35-36 cm or 13.8-14.2 inches. Baby weighs about 3000-3100 grams or 6.6-6.8 pounds
Day 261	37 weeks 2 days	Baby girls will have a pink or mucousy vaginal discharge during the first few days after birth.
Day 262	37 weeks 3 days	You are cleaning like your mother in law is coming for a visit (other wise known as nesting).
Day 263	37 weeks 4 days	Backaches and menstrual type cramps may be early signs of labor.
Day 264	37 weeks 5 days	Increased pelvic pressure is another sign of early labor.
Day 265	37 weeks 6 days	Make a phone list of everyone that needs to be called after birth. Better yet, set up a phone tree with family and friends.
Day 266	38 weeks	If you don't have someone to help after baby is born, freeze up some meals ahead of time so you won't have to cook right away.
Day 267	38 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 36-37 cm or 14.2-14.6 inches. Baby weighs about 3200-3250 grams or 7-7.2 pounds.
Day 268	38 weeks 2 days	Baby's skin is pink and smooth now.
Day 269	38 weeks 3 days	If baby's head is not downward, you may have a cesarean birth.
Day 270	38 weeks 4 days	Walking may help to encourage labor.
Day 271	38 weeks 5 days	A list of positive affirmations may be helpful during labor.
Day 272	38 weeks 6 days	It's a good idea to put baby's carseat in the car now so it doesn't get forgotten.
Day 273	39 weeks	Diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion are all possible signs of early labor.
Day 274	39 weeks 1 day	Baby's crown to rump length is 37-38 cm or 14.6-15 inches. Baby weighs about 3400-3450 grams or 7.5-7.6 pounds
Day 275	39 weeks 2 days	You may have a sudden burst of energy.
Day 276	39 weeks 3 days	Only a little more than 10% of women's water breaks before the onset of labor.
Day 277	39 weeks 4 days	Non stress tests are usually done if baby goes past its due date.
Day 278	39 weeks 5 days	Baby's total length (head to toe) is approximately 21.5 inches.
Day 279	39 weeks 6 days	Your doctor will likely schedule an induction if you go past 41-42 weeks.
Day 280	40 weeks	Congratulations you have reached your due date!