Pregnancy Week By Week - Your Third Trimester
You are now entering you third and final trimester, from now on its pretty much a waiting game until it's time to give birth and your last chance to spend some time with your partner before your little one comes along.
Here are some handy tips and advice to help you through your third trimester.
Week 29: You may be feeling dizzy now whenever you lay on your back so always lay on your side to prevent this feeling.
Week 30: You may now be experiencing a large amount of anxiety as you start to think about giving birth and becoming a parent, especially if this is your first child.
Try talking to your doctor if you feel depressed and try sharing any worries with your partner and friends and family, especially people who already have kids who can reassure you.
Week 31: Keep an eye out for any additional vaginal discharge as this could be a sign of early labour, you will need a bra one size bigger than what you are currently wearing for when you are breastfeeding Week 32: Your baby bump will be growing fast at this stage, as it pushes into your diaphragm it may cause you some discomfort and shortness of breath, along with heartburn, eat smaller meals and sleep propped up on pillows Week 33: If you are not yet on maternity leave make sure you frequently stretch your wrists especially if your work requires repetitive wrist movements such as typing Week 34: You will be feeling tired still as your body starts conserving energy for the birth, remember that your veins will not be as fast to pump blood around your body, so standing up quickly will cause you to feel dizzy, take it easy and slowly.
Week 35: Now is the time to start discussing the birth, who you want there and what kind of pain management you want to use.
Week 36: Keep an eye out for constant abdominal pain, persistent or severe headache and blurred vision and contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms Week 37: You may be experiencing some intense dreams at this stage; some may express your concerns for becoming a parent, so it's perfectly normal to dream of a distressing situation where you are somehow unable to care for your baby.
It's not real.
When you wake up, remind yourself that it's not real, talk to other parents for some reassurance.
Week 38: Now is a great time to start making sure you have everything prepared, any last touches to the nursery can be made, make sure you are all stocked up with nappies and other baby essentials.
Make sure you make the most of this opportunity to spend some quality time with your partner, as you will probably both be a bit rushed off your feet when the baby comes along! Week 39: As your due date approaches keep track of your baby's movements.
You should be able to feel your baby moving at the same rate leading all the way up to the birth, so it's important to speak to your doctor or midwife right away if you notice any changes.
Week 40: With any luck, you will give birth this week.
But do not worry if your due date comes and goes.
Following your third trimester week by week will have helped you prepare for the birth of your baby, however, hardly any women actually give birth on their exact due date.
If you do not go into labour soon you will be induced, either next week or the week after.
Congratulations, you have experienced the last trimester of pregnancy week by week, with all its ups and downs!
Here are some handy tips and advice to help you through your third trimester.
Week 29: You may be feeling dizzy now whenever you lay on your back so always lay on your side to prevent this feeling.
Week 30: You may now be experiencing a large amount of anxiety as you start to think about giving birth and becoming a parent, especially if this is your first child.
Try talking to your doctor if you feel depressed and try sharing any worries with your partner and friends and family, especially people who already have kids who can reassure you.
Week 31: Keep an eye out for any additional vaginal discharge as this could be a sign of early labour, you will need a bra one size bigger than what you are currently wearing for when you are breastfeeding Week 32: Your baby bump will be growing fast at this stage, as it pushes into your diaphragm it may cause you some discomfort and shortness of breath, along with heartburn, eat smaller meals and sleep propped up on pillows Week 33: If you are not yet on maternity leave make sure you frequently stretch your wrists especially if your work requires repetitive wrist movements such as typing Week 34: You will be feeling tired still as your body starts conserving energy for the birth, remember that your veins will not be as fast to pump blood around your body, so standing up quickly will cause you to feel dizzy, take it easy and slowly.
Week 35: Now is the time to start discussing the birth, who you want there and what kind of pain management you want to use.
Week 36: Keep an eye out for constant abdominal pain, persistent or severe headache and blurred vision and contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms Week 37: You may be experiencing some intense dreams at this stage; some may express your concerns for becoming a parent, so it's perfectly normal to dream of a distressing situation where you are somehow unable to care for your baby.
It's not real.
When you wake up, remind yourself that it's not real, talk to other parents for some reassurance.
Week 38: Now is a great time to start making sure you have everything prepared, any last touches to the nursery can be made, make sure you are all stocked up with nappies and other baby essentials.
Make sure you make the most of this opportunity to spend some quality time with your partner, as you will probably both be a bit rushed off your feet when the baby comes along! Week 39: As your due date approaches keep track of your baby's movements.
You should be able to feel your baby moving at the same rate leading all the way up to the birth, so it's important to speak to your doctor or midwife right away if you notice any changes.
Week 40: With any luck, you will give birth this week.
But do not worry if your due date comes and goes.
Following your third trimester week by week will have helped you prepare for the birth of your baby, however, hardly any women actually give birth on their exact due date.
If you do not go into labour soon you will be induced, either next week or the week after.
Congratulations, you have experienced the last trimester of pregnancy week by week, with all its ups and downs!
