20-28 Week Education
Your baby is growing significantly in size and weight. Their senses develop, and they can hear sounds. Expect your belly to become more prominent, and you may experience back pain and other physical changes. You may feel more fetal movements and might experience symptoms like heartburn, leg cramps and backaches. It's also a good time to start thinking about childbirth classes.
Read: A Guide to Your Pregnancy — Section 4
Section 4: Progressing in Your Pregnancy
Where You Deliver
Where you deliver your baby depends on where you receive your prenatal care.
The Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital
- Duke Women’s Health Associates Brier Creek
- Duke Women’s Health Associates at Patterson Place
- Duke Women’s Health Associates Arringdon
The Birth Place at Duke Regional Hospital
- Durham Ob/Gyn South Durham
- Durham Ob/Gyn North Duke Street
- Harris and Smith Ob/Gyn at Patterson Place
- Harris and Smith Ob/Gyn at Capitol Street
WakeMed North Family Health and Women’s Hospital
- Duke Women’s Health Heritage
- Duke Women’s Health Raleigh at Durant Road
WakeMed Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace — Cary
- Duke Women’s Health Cary
- Duke Women’s Health Holly Springs
Watch Hospital Tour Videos
Read Hospital Welcome Booklet/Information
20-28 Week Education Videos
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Vaccines In Pregnancy
Watch Video About Vaccines In Pregnancy
Read About Vaccines In Pregnancy (click box)
Register for Birth and Parenting Classes
Register here for Duke Health's Preparing for Baby Program. The Preparing for Baby Program offers virtual and in-person classes that discuss:
- Labor and Postpartum Care
- Breastfeeding and Pumping
- Newborn Care and Safety
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR
Please register now, but plan on participating in the classes after 28 weeks of pregnancy.