Third trimester

8 Months Pregnant

A look at weeks 29 through 32

Month 8 (weeks 29–32) is when the fetus puts on weight rapidly. Prenatal visits become more frequent and birth preparation intensifies.

Key changes this month

  • Weeks 29–30: red blood cell production shifts to the bone marrow.
  • Braxton Hicks contractions become more noticeable.
  • Prenatal visits typically shift to every two weeks.

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Textbook averages. Individual variation is wide and this is not medical advice — confirm with your OB.