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Third ultrasound (échographie du troisième trimestre)

The last of the three, usually around 32 weeks. It checks growth, the baby's position and the placenta, and it is what the maternity unit uses to plan the birth. Checked against ameli.fr on 22 September 2026.

Who it applies to

Everyone having a baby in France

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Paperbump schedules this usually between week 30 and week 33 of the pregnancy

Official source

ameli.fr

Last checked

22 September 2026

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Part of

• Pregnancy scans and appointments in France 6 steps

Around the same time

• Arrange your maternity leave (congé maternité) usually between week 28 and week 32 of the pregnancy
• Birth grant (prime à la naissance) usually between week 26 and week 28 of the pregnancy
• Second ultrasound (échographie morphologique) usually between week 20 and week 23 of the pregnancy