3rd Trimester of pregnancy:

This is the part2 of this article if you haven’t read previous part you can follow third trimester part1. Now you may get anxious by thinking of the delivery. when you have reached the 3rd trimester in your pregnancy means you are very close to your delivery,there will be a lot of movements of your baby.

week33 in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Plan for the labor. What things should be carried in the hospital bag? browse for the pain relief options (for managing the labor pain and post labor pains). You may be probably worried about the labor. Try to carry some cold packs and hot packs while traveling. Practice few contraction relief exercises in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

changes in the baby:

The softness of the bones in the skull need some more time to get stronger. Your baby is now a light detector, he/she can understand the difference between day and night. Some women usually spot the light on to the tummy and observes whether the baby reacts for the light or not. Don’t try this frequently the baby may feel disturbed. The development of the respiratory system and the lungs are completely on mark. The little detector is in the size of a “PINEAPPLE”.

week34 in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

At this stage, the pregnant women may come across the leg syndrome. Take the help of your partner for light massage. By this time you have decided your favorite sleeping position, try to sleep for 9-10 hours per day. Its good to rest on your left but, if you feel like dizzy switch sleeping in the other position. As you can’t stick to the same position for a long time. Very frequent urination may trouble you but its good to empty your bladder.

changes in the baby:

The soft fur on the baby’s body aka languor is now completely vanished. Baby is working hard to build its immune system without the help of placenta. Because many people gonna handle the baby without washing their hands. The thick whitish layer called vernix the protection wall between the baby and the amniotic fluid is about to get thinner week by week. The cutie pie is in the size of a “LETTUCE”.

week35 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Later the week 32, you should visit your doctor on every single week. The doctor probably may be suggesting you the date for the labor. Almost all the blood in the body is settle in the belly and uterus. That’s the reason you might feel light headed. Hydrate your body by drinking several glasses of water.

changes in the baby:

The baby in the womb would be trying the head down position for birth. The baby is putting on his weight every week. The little one is practicing his kicks, pokes, stretches, punches and rolls. The liver of the baby has started to segregate the good fats and bad fats. The places on the body like elbows, thighs and knees are filled with fat deposits. The little one is in the size of a “HONEY DEW”.

week36 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You are at the final stage of your pregnancy. After the baby born you should take assured rest to pull up on the energy levels. The movements of the baby in the belly are more frequent now. You can guess whether its a kick or punch. Now the baby is up side down, directly resting his head on the bladder. The breathing will become very hard, you would be probably taking short breaths.

changes in the baby:

The baby’s nails on the finger tips are growing fast. The fat deposits under the skin are getting better day by day, this fats protect his body from the climatic conditions after the birth. Now the baby is getting ready with the safety precautions after the birth. The baby can listen, feel, touch and see the things happening around. The baby is in the size of a “MUSK MELON”.

week37 in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

The struggling for all these weeks has come to an end. The swollen legs and hands, frequently urinating, back aches, head aches, nausea and other are paid off. The baby needs to come out cervix. So, the doctor would be checking your cervix and ripeness. The cervix should expand about 10cm for the baby to come out. The skin over there would become very soft and sensitive. If you notice any red color discharge or pains at any moment don’t waste your time, immediately consult your doctor.

changes in the baby:

A big surprise!! your baby is ready to come out. The baby is completely developed now. If the labor takes place, the baby would be very healthy. The growth of the baby slows down. The bones of the baby are still soft, they need some time later birth, to get harden.

week38 in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

The cervix becomes very sensitive and soft like your mouth. The mucus will prevent from any infection during pregnancy. You may feel tired and nervous at this stage. Ask your favorite person none other than your partner to be beside you. Only he can make you to feel better at that stage. Once you observe a white or pink color fluid, be alert for the painful contractions. Approach the hospital as early as possible.

changes in the baby:

The baby’s internal organs like lungs, intestines, brain and kidneys are getting better day-by-day.The baby’s nails are grown enough to scratch their body parts. The baby’s intestines are filled with black tar like fluid called meconium, which they usually pees after the birth.