Summary

A quick guide to late pregnancy changes in the last trimester (months 7 to 9). Covers rapid baby growth, hearing and movement, developing skin and hair, and getting into a head-down position for birth. Notes common changes such as steady weight gain, possible ankle swelling, breathing changes as the baby drops, and feeling bumps from elbows and knees. Encourages enough food and calcium-rich choices, rest, light exercise, staying near medical care, avoiding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and sexually transmitted infections, and keeping prenatal appointments.