Week 33, third trimester
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Appointments and key dates this week
- RSV vaccineFrom 28 weeks
Day by day this week
- 33 weeks 0 days (day 231)Choosing who will be with you at the birth is a big decision, so start thinking about it in good time.
- 33 weeks 1 day (day 232)Premature labor is highly likely in a twin pregnancy, so your doctor will be on alert and monitoring you closely.
- 33 weeks 2 days (day 233)With well-developed hearing, your baby may not be getting as much peace and quiet in the uterus as she would like.
- 33 weeks 3 days (day 234)Most women want to wait as long as possible to start maternity leave, but you must make the decision that's right for you.
- 33 weeks 4 days (day 235)The size of your belly will increasingly be due to the baby alone, as the amniotic fluid now reduces slightly each week.
- 33 weeks 5 days (day 236)You may be learning breathing and relaxation techniques at prenatal classes, but practice them at home too.
- 33 weeks 6 days (day 237)Your baby is naturally nourished inside the uterus, and her own digestive tract is now working well.
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice, and every pregnancy is different. Talk to your midwife or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby's movements slow down or change, or you have bleeding, severe pain or leaking fluid, call your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, call 999.