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Tips for the Third Trimester | Week 27 to Birth

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September 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

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Third Trimester 101

Forty weeks seems like forever, especially with a never-ending, growing belly. It’s now here and it’s hard to believe it’s already the third trimester in your pregnancy. People have different opinions on the third trimester. Some say it goes fast and some say it goes slow. However, you look at it, there are some things you need to buckle down and do this trimester. Check out these tips to keep you on track!

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Tips for the Third Trimester

{Week 27 to Birth}

Stay hydrated: One of the most important things you can do for you and your baby during the 3rd trimester is stay hydrated. Drink as much water as you possibly can. Water keeps you from swelling up and helps get rid of all of the toxins in your body. Water is basically the one thing in the world that you cannot get enough of. It will also be helpful to have a hydrated body in labor.

Read up on breastfeeding or bottle feeding: When it comes to feeding your baby, this is an important decision. No one is telling you to make a decision now, but you should, at least, read up on your options. You can plan to feed your baby a certain way, but won’t really be able to make a decision until baby day gets here. One of the best resources I had before my first baby arrived what this book – The Nursing Mother’s Companion. I took lamaze class but I only read one book before baby, after all labor is only hours, breast feeding is months! One other book I read after (I wish I had read sooner) was The Happiest Baby on the Block.

Finalize any insurance paperwork for yourself and baby: Insurance can be a real downer when it comes to having a new baby. Make sure you take care of everything you can, insurance wise, pre-baby! You don’t want that stress following you around the days before or even post-birth.

Enjoy a babymoon away with your spouse or family: If you have the finances and the time available, why not enjoy some time away before baby gets here? Traveling with a newborn is anything but easy for most people. Little babies are very demanding and often get more attention than your spouse. Get the travel bug out of your system now and enjoy those last few moments with just the two of you.

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Create a music playlist for at the hospital: Another productive thing you can do during your third trimester is create a music playlist for the hospital. It’s always way better listening to your own music than someone else’s. Studies have shown that listening to relaxing music can help with the ease of the process of delivery and the pain. Here are some suggestions in case you want something other than your spouse’s loving and encouraging words.

Labor and Delivery Playlist

20 Relaxing Songs for Your Labor Playlist

  1. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
  2. Better Together by Jack Johnson
  3. You’re Beautiful by James Blunt
  4. A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
  5. Let It Be by The Beatles
  6. Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
  7. Arms Wide Open by Creed
  8. Closing Time by Semisonic
  9. I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz
  10. Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
  11. Little Wonders by Rob Thomas
  12. The Luckiest by Ben Folds
  13. Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
  14. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
  15. He Gave Me You by Sierra
  16. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
  17. Handprints on the Wall by Kenny Rogers
  18. Lullaby by Dixie Chicks
  19. Dream by Priscilla Ahn
  20. All That She Wants (is another baby) by Ace of Bace – for good humor!



Create a birth plan: One of the most important things you can do during the third trimester is create a birth plan. While no birth plan is perfect, you can, at least, have an idea of what YOU want to happen during your birth. Believe it or not, you do have a lot of say when it comes to HOW you want to have your baby. Who do you want in the room? Do you want an epidural? Do you need music or a scent to help you relax?

Enjoy your last few weeks as a pregnant mom: As uncomfortable as you may be these last few weeks of pregnancy, you should enjoy them as much as you can. If you’re a first-time mom, get some naps in. No one can really prepare you for how tired you’ll be when your baby actually gets here.

Complete a walkthrough of the hospital: It would be very nice to know where you were about to have your baby. You can take tours of the hospital in which you want to have your baby. Tours are typically free and it only takes a few minutes of your time. Well worth it to be prepared in the long run.

Start prepping meals for your freezer: Food isn’t the first thing you want to deal with after having a baby. Although some people may bring you meals, it’s so nice to have frozen meals in the freezer ready. You can start prepping these meals in your 3rd trimmer to enjoy after your baby gets here.

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Pack your hospital bags for you and baby: And one of the most fun parts of having a baby is getting those hospital bags packed!

Hospital Bag Packing List

  1. Camera/Video Recorder and Charger – We love the Canon Cameras, of course your phone works too!
  2. Nursing Pajamas and Robe – We love the Everly Grey 4-Piece Pajama Set.
  3. Nursing Pads – We love the 10 FREE re-usable pads or pick up Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads.
  4. Nursing Cover  – We love this FREE Nursing Cover.
  5. Toiletries – Bring what you need, to organize we love the Vera Bradley Hanging Travel Organizer
  6. Your Music Play List – See our list above!
  7. Yoga/Birthing Ball– We love this one! This ball really brings baby down!
  8. Oil Diffuser or Candle (check ahead) – We love Essential Oils or we love Capri Candles (check on hospital policy for candles!)
  9. Going Home Clothes for Baby and Mama – So many cute options on Amazon.
  10. Slippers – We love the Jessica Simpson Bow Ballerina Slippers.




Getting ready for baby during your third trimester may seem like a lot of work, but it’s possible to prep and have an easy transition. Many call this the nesting stage and taking advantage of the last minute to do list and rest is very important for baby and mama. Your newborn is coming!

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Further along? Enjoy these Tips for the Second Trimester. Pin to Pinterest.

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Once baby comes, enjoy these Tips for a Newborn – AKA the Fourth Trimester. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on September 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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