Why you might feel more emotional in your third trimester

Crying over commercials… songs… or forgotten pickles in your third trimester? 🥲

You’re not dramatic — you’re hormonal.

In late pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone peak, and those hormones directly affect mood and emotional sensitivity. Add physical exhaustion, discomfort, and big life changes — and it makes sense that emotions feel closer to the surface.

Those tears aren’t weakness. They’re release. They’re bonding. They’re your brain preparing for motherhood.

If the waves feel big, try gentle grounding — deep breaths, sunlight, short walks, or talking it out. And if sadness or anxiety feels heavy or constant, reach out for support. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Your heart is stretching right along with your belly 🤍