What week of pregnancy starts the third trimester?
I'm keeping track of my pregnancy journey and trying to understand all the stages. At what week of pregnancy does the third trimester officially begin? I'm looking forward to that milestone!
Medically, the third trimester starts at week 28, but honestly, it starts the moment you can't see your toes anymore and roll out of bed like a turtle! 🐢😴 Enjoy the last few weeks of decent sleep because once you enter this phase, pee breaks will be your new midnight hobby!
Week 28 is the start of the third trimester, and that's exactly when you should start planning your maternity leave and handovers at work. Don't wait until the 9th month because you will get tired very quickly. Get your office files sorted now so you can transition into baby-mode stress-free.
It officially starts at week 28! Looking back, the third trimester went by in a blink even though those final weeks felt so long at that time. Just pack your hospital bag, get some freezer meals ready, and enjoy these last few weeks of quiet before your beautiful baby arrives.
For singleton pregnancies, it’s week 28, but with my twins, I felt like I was in the third trimester by week 20! 🤣 It's the home stretch, so start sitting with your legs up and make your husband do all the bending and lifting around the house.
Week 28 is the official start of the third trimester. Since I had thyroid issues, this was the time my doctor increased my blood tests to keep a close check on my levels. Make sure you don't miss any of your routine growth scans and checkups in this final phase.
