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3rd Trimester

  • Week 27-30

    Week 27-30
    At week 28: your baby's eyelids are partially open, and eyelashes have formed. Your baby is now nearly 10 inches long and could be 2 1/4 pounds.
    At week 29: your baby's bones are fully developed yet still soft and pliable.
    At week 30: your baby's eyes are wide open and amy have a full head of hair. Also, red blood cells are now forming in the baby's bone marrow and may be 10 1/2 inches long and 3 pounds.
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    Month 7-9

  • Week 31-35

    Week 31-35
    Week 31: Your baby's central nervous system has matured to a stage where it can control body temp.
    Week 32: Your baby's toenails are visible. Your baby's lungs are not fully developed but he or she is partially breathing. By now they may be 11 inches long and 3 3/4 pounds.
    Week 33: Your baby's pupils can constrict, dialate, and detect light.
    Week 34: Baby's fingernails have reached their fingertips, and your baby may nearly be 12 inches long.
    Week 35: Your baby is gaining a 1/2 pound a week.
  • Week 36-40

    Week 36-40
    Week 36: Baby taked up most of the amniotic sac.
    Week 37: Your baby's head may start decendng into your pelvis.
    Week 38: Your baby's toenails have reached the tips of their toes, and his or her brain may weigh about 14 ounces.
    Week 39: The placenta continues to supply your baby with antibodies that will help fight infection after birth.
    Week 40: Your due date arrives. Your baby may be 18 to 20 inches long and weigh up to 6 1/2 pounds.