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Get this baby out” our Third trimester
By the time most of us have reached our due date all we can think is “Get this baby out“.
During our First trimester, we barely feel any different from normal almost unaware that there is a baby growing inside us unless we are one of the unfortunate one’s who suffer from Morning Sickness.
During the Second trimester there is often marked growth and the appearance of a cute, round bump and a strange fluttering sensation when the baby moves.
At first it just feels like your stomach is moving and then suddenly you realize what is happening this I must admit is a very exciting time and I think it is at this stage that you finally realize that your are “REALLY PREGNANT”
Our Third trimester on the other hand can be very trying with some of us experiencing increased discomfort as the baby grows But, if we consider how well our bodies are formed to deal with pregnant,we can look past the discomfort and enjoy the experience.
As expectant Mothers we have to move forward in our thinking that we no longer have only ourselves to consider and this discomfort is natures way of preparing us for what’s ahead.
It is all part of a natural process that help us move from being really happy about being pregnant and to start to want the baby to be born. Once you start to think that you want this baby born your hormones start to change preparing your body for Birth.
Our hormones tell our uterus to relax so we don’t go into labour early and also relaxes all the joints and ligaments around the pelvis so that when you do go into labour it will be much easier.
The Third trimester is the time when the baby grows the most and it is not unusual for us to feel very tired, uncomfortable and find it hard to Sit, Get Up or Lay down.
At this stage some of us will also experience some virginal discharge and abdominal pain this should always be check out buy your Doctor or Midwife. All signs of mucus close to the due date should be checked out even if it is not accompanied by pain.
Below are 6 things that you should be aware of in Late Pregnancy should any of these arise consult with your Doctor
- Constipation and haemorrhoids
- Varicose veins
- Sore and itchy skin
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Shortness of breath
- Sleeping difficulties