Third Trimester Guide: Symptoms, Baby's Position, and Birth Prep

You have made it to the third trimester, and the finish line is in sight. These last weeks also bring a new wave of advice, from which vaccines to get to whether you should be counting kicks. Some of it rests on solid research, and some of it is simply habit. In this episode, you will learn how your baby grows and gets into position, which vaccines and tests come up, and which symptoms warrant a call. You will also learn what the research says about kick counts and how to get ready for birth.

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