The third trimester of pregnancy begins during the seventh month at the 28th week.
The fetus during the 25th and 26th week
At the 25th and 26th week of pregnancy:
- The fetus has a cephalo-rachidian length – CRL – of about 23 cm.
- From now, and until the end of pregnancy, the fetus develops more and more fat.
The fetus during the 27th and 28th week
During the 27th and 28th week of pregnancy:
- The fetus has a CRL of about 25 cm.
- Her eyelids are usually fused together until about 28 weeks.
Symptoms of pregnancy at the 7th month
- The uterus of the woman 7 months pregnant continues to expand.
- Back pain is a fairly common condition.
- The symptoms of pregnancy of the first months continue to appear.
- Dizziness may decrease.
Katherine Johnson, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with clinical expertise in general obstetrics and gynecology, family planning, women’s health, and gynecology.
She is affiliated with the Obstetrics and Gynecology division at an undisclosed healthcare institution and the online platform, Maternicity.com.