Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked! In this week's episode, we celebrate crossing 32 weeks - a major milestone. Dive deep into what's happening in Week 33 as Trish unpacks your little one's brain development, increasing weight and length, and the importance of surfactant for lung maturation.

Learn how to support your partner with practical and emotional tasks, recognize signs of preeclampsia, and set essential boundaries with family and friends as the countdown begins. Plus, get a sneak peek into the action items for this week, preparing your nursery, and finalizing your birth plan. Tune in to feel supported, informed, and ready for the incredible journey ahead!

What’s inside this episode:

• What’s happening with baby at 33 weeks - key development milestones.
• The physical and emotional changes happening with you.
• Your action items for week 33 of pregnancy.
• Partner support tips.
• Doctor’s appointments & what to expect.
• How to set boundaries.
• Reg flags to watch for.

Helpful Timestamps:

• 00:58 33 Weeks Pregnant: Key Milestones
• 02:26 Baby's Size and Development
• 04:00 Essential Steps for Week 33
• 09:14 What's Happening with Your Body
• 13:19 Partner's Role and Support
• 15:23 Doctor's Appointments and What to Expect
• 18:28 Setting Boundaries and Final Preparations
• 20:50 Action Items for the Week
• 21:56 Red Flags and When to Call the Doctor
• 22:34 Connect and Share Your Journey
• 23:01 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read the Blog: The Golden Hour After Birth
• Read the Blog: Delayed Baths For Newborns: The Benefits According To Studies
• Read the Blog: Here's What You Need to Know About GBS (Group B Strep) and Pregnancy
• Amazon Shop for All Things Pregnancy & Postpartum

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• Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 29–30: VBAC Birth Story, Baby Growth + Third Trimester Prep | 186
• Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 26-28: Hello Third Trimester | 184

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