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![]() Diameter of Baby's Head More Third TrimesterThird Trimester GuideThird Trimester NewsletterThird Trimester Prenatal Care More Pregnancy CalendarLabor & Birth GuideGiving BirthNewborn BabiesFree Pregnancy & Newborn Newsletters Pregnancy Week Twenty-Seven - Pregnancy Week by Week - Pregnancy CalendarMother: Welcome to the third trimester. The home stretch! Around this time you will begin to really put on the weight, this will last until about week thirty-six. Although some cultures dictate otherwise, weight gained during pregnancy is not fat or unhealthy, but rather, necessary for a healthy pregnancy and baby. The weight that you gain will be distributed in several places. The average breast before pregnancy weighs about 7 ounces and during pregnancy each breast can weigh up to an average of 28 ounces! Some of the weight will go to body fluids (amniotic fluid, blood volume, etc.). Baby: Your baby's skin is very wrinkled from floating in water. This will stay this way until a few weeks after birth as your newborn fills out into a baby. Although take heart in the fact that your baby's looks are assuming the looks that they will have at birth! Baby has also hit the 2 pound mark (900 grams). Dad: If mom is starting to complain about her weight remind her of the importance of weight gain in pregnancy for a health pregnancy. You should also help her by not tempting her with sweets and setting a good example yourself. Twin Tips: Be sure to check out multiples programs that offer their products at free or reduced prices. It never hurts to ask! Your local club may have a local list and other online support groups might also have national or international offers handy. Suggested Reading: The Doula Book: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier & Healthier Birth by Klaus, Kennell and Kennell More Pregnancy Weeks:
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