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What can I do about aches and pains? How big could I get? How can I prepare for labor and delivery? What can I expect? These are some of the topics covered in our third trimester content center. From month seven through month nine, here you will find our best articles, expert advice, resources and tips for a terrific third trimester!

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article picks

The Stages of Labor
The Three Stages of Labor
The idea of labor and delivery can bring a great deal of anticipation to any new mom because the stages of labor can vary widely for each person.

Third Trimester Worries
What Weighs on Many Expectant Moms' Minds During Trimester Three
Perhaps there is no time during pregnancy more filled with worry than the third trimester. Women having their first baby are afraid of the pain.

Investigating Labor Induction
What You Need to Know About Being Induced
"They're going to induce me ... " These days, it is not uncommon to hear pregnant mothers making such a statement.

tool picks

Baby Weight Percentile Calculator
How much does Baby weigh? And where does that number fall relative to other babies? While each baby is unique and weighs just as much as they need to for their own body type, it is helpful — and interesting to know what percentile your baby is in.

Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator
How many weeks pregnant am I? Enter the date of the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), and the Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator will calculate a week-by-week timeline of your pregnancy.

Caffeine Calculator
How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy? Use the Pregnancytoday.com Caffeine Calculator to calculate your daily caffeine intake, and then compare your results to safe caffeine levels.

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flip gallery picks

Pregnancy Week By Week
This flip calendar shows the weekly journey of a woman through pregnancy.

Fetal Development Week by Week
A gallery of photos showing fetal development and growth from conception to delivery.