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Pregnancy Week 28
Your little one is growing quickly in week 28--find out what's going on now that you're in your third trimester and learn all about cesarean deliveries and bed rest.
You've made it to the third trimester and even though you're on the home stretch, you're probably about ready to be done with pregnancy! In your final trimester, you'll feel the physical toll of pregnancy.
Until now, your baby's eyelids have been fused shut, but this week he'll begin to open and close his eyes. What's more, his irises are now filled with pigment.
Prepare for the unexpected. Even though you've written your birth plan and have a vision of how your labor will go, very few deliveries are perfect.
1. Start seeing your doctor or midwife every two weeks.
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