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Weeks 26 to 30 of your pregnancy (key ideas)

Talk to your doctor about getting the Tdap shot. It will help protect your newborn against whooping cough (pertussis). Also ask your doctor about flu and COVID-19 shots if you haven't had them yet. If your blood type is Rh negative, you may be given a shot of Rh immune globulin (such as RhoGAM). It can help prevent problems for your baby.

You may have Braxton-Hicks contractions. They are single or several strong contractions without a pattern. These are practice contractions but not the start of labor.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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