The third trimester of pregnancy is a very important period for any expectant mother. At this time, important changes take place in the body of the fetus, because very soon the baby will be born and begin to breathe, eat, move and explore the world around them on their own.
And the expectant mother has a hard time. It is in the last months of pregnancy that the belly becomes so large that even the simplest activities, such as putting on shoes or getting out of bed after rest, can be difficult.
First of all, you should decide which week the third trimester begins from. If we conditionally divide the entire period of bearing a baby into three equal parts, then the final part falls on 27-40 weeks. This principle of separation is accepted by many specialists.
However, other doctors believe that the third trimester of pregnancy begins at 24, 26, or even 28 weeks. In doing so, they are guided by other considerations, for example, the end of the period of basic development of the child's organs or the beginning of the time when the fetus is considered viable in case of premature birth. You can find out how many weeks are "required" for each of the trimesters in a particular medical institution at a doctor's appointment.
Chinese calendar for determining the sex of a child
What happens in the third trimester
In the last 3 months of pregnancy, the uterus increases significantly in size. The abdomen becomes convex. It becomes more difficult for a woman to move around and perform her usual actions, because because of her large belly it is inconvenient for her to bend over, turn around, and walk quickly.
The photo shows what kind of burden women have to wear during this period.
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Despite some difficulties, psychologically, a woman feels much better in the third trimester of pregnancy, because a baby born at this time has every chance of survival.
Nevertheless, saving the life of a newborn, especially those born at the very beginning of the final trimester, up to 32 weeks, is possible only with the use of special equipment. Therefore, the expectant mother is not recommended to make long trips to a remote area during this period.
The body of a woman is gradually preparing for the process of childbirth: the pelvic bones soften and move apart a little, the volume of secretions from the mammary glands increases. There comes a crucial stage of choosing a maternity institution and collecting all the necessary things and documents that will be useful in the maternity hospital.
Fetal development
The fetus continues to develop and every day becomes more and more prepared for the birth. The longer the gestation period, the better developed the respiratory, digestive and other systems of the baby's body.
In the seventh calendar month of pregnancy, the body of the fetus is characterized by a number of changes:
- The sense organs are actively developing. The fetus is able to distinguish well the taste of amniotic fluid, to feel some smells, to respond to external lighting and various sounds. He can express his dissatisfaction with the bitter taste of amniotic fluid or too loud music with strong and decisive pushes.
- The process of active accumulation of subcutaneous fatty tissue continues.
- Improves the cerebral cortex.
- Pain receptors are developed, so the baby can feel pain.
- An autonomous mode of metabolism of the baby is formed.
At the eighth month of development, the condition of the fetus can be characterized as follows:
- The baby becomes less active, because he is already quite crowded in the uterus.
- As a rule, at 8 months the fetus has already assumed the head-down position in the abdomen.
- The size of the fetal brain during this period is ¼ of the mass of the brain of an adult individual.
- The urinary system is formed, which means that the body of the fetus can produce urine.
- The original lanugo fluff disappears on the body.
- The cornea of the eyes begins to acquire a light blue tint.
- The skin of the baby is gradually smoothed out, but retains its original lubrication.
In the ninth month of development, new changes occur in the body of the fetus:
- The lungs of the baby become more mature and almost ready for independent work.
- The neurons of the brain are surrounded by a special protective myelin sheath.
- The cartilage of the nose and ears become stronger.
- In boys, the testicles descend into the scrotum.
- In the intestines, the original feces - meconium - have already been formed.
- The nails become long and begin to protrude beyond the edges of the fingers.
- Many babies grow hair on their head in the ninth month.
- The epithelium is already formed in the intestine.
- The stomach is able to start producing enzymes that are necessary for the normal digestion of breast milk.
- The skin tone becomes light pink.
Changes in the body of the expectant mother
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the female body is subject to the following changes:
- Significantly increases the size of the uterus, and consequently, the abdomen.
- The total body weight of a woman for the entire 3rd trimester increases by 4 kg or more.
- The so-called training bouts of Braxton-Hicks are periodically felt.
- Due to the increased pressure of the uterus on the bladder, a woman visits the toilet more often in a small way.
- Some women experience shortness of breath, which is associated with an increase in the abdomen and increased pressure of the diaphragm on the lungs. Closer to the date of delivery, when the fetus gradually descends into the pelvic area, shortness of breath may stop.
- Due to the large belly, it can be difficult for a pregnant woman to fall asleep at night, so insomnia is a frequent companion of the last months of pregnancy.
- Periodically, weakness, a feeling of fatigue may occur.
- The mammary glands almost constantly produce a small amount of a thick substance - colostrum.
- Closer to the expected date of delivery, symptoms of swelling of the legs or other parts of the body may appear, even in those women who did not notice such symptoms before.
Tests and examinations in the third trimester of pregnancy
Along with visiting a doctor who monitors the course of pregnancy, the expectant mother will need to undergo some examinations and take tests in the 3rd trimester.
The list of mandatory types of examinations of the third trimester includes:
- general blood analysis;
- Analysis of urine;
- ultrasound examination of the fetus;
- examination of the cervix to assess its condition;
- determination of the level of glucose in the blood;
- vaginal swab to detect bacterial and other infections;
- cardiotocography - a study of the activity of the heart in the fetus.
It should be noted that ultrasound in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy is usually performed at 32-34 weeks, since it is at this time that signs of possible placental insufficiency can be most reliably detected. Also, during the examination, the doctor will tell you how much the baby weighs, how it develops, and, if necessary, will specify the sex of the fetus.
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Main hazards and risks
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the expectant mother may face the following dangers and risks:
- Bleeding. The sudden appearance of blood can be due to abnormal placenta previa, placental abruption, excessive abdominal tension due to physical activity, intimacy, or even an attack of severe coughing. In this case, you must urgently contact a medical institution. Depending on the specific situation, the doctor may decide whether to continue the pregnancy or to carry out childbirth. Bleeding can be not only external, but also internal, which often occurs with placental abruption, therefore, if pain occurs in the abdomen, even in the absence of visible bleeding, you should go to the doctor.
- The lack of fetal movement is also a fairly serious symptom. If fetal movements are not felt at all for several hours or become more rare and weak, you should urgently go to the hospital. The main reasons for the cessation of movements are the entanglement of the umbilical cord around the neck of the fetus, the leakage of amniotic fluid, and the dysfunction of the placenta. If measures are taken in time, the child can be saved by inducing premature birth or by performing a caesarean section, followed by resuscitation for the baby.
- premature birth. The contractions that have begun may indicate that the mother's body, for some reason, cannot bear the fetus before the due date. Therefore, when the first signs of a possible onset of labor activity appear, it is necessary to urgently arrive at the maternity ward, where specialists will be able to assess the situation and decide on an early birth.
Harbingers of childbirth
In the third trimester of pregnancy, any woman should already have an idea of what symptoms indicate the approach of labor and the onset of labor. The so-called harbingers of childbirth include a whole group of symptoms. When one or more of them appear, you need to prepare for the fact that in the next day or two or even within a few hours you can expect the baby to be born.
A few days before the birth, the baby is located closer to the cervix, that is, in the lower abdomen. In this case, the stomach changes shape - it falls down. This is one of the most distant harbingers of childbirth.
One of the characteristic signs of approaching childbirth is also the discharge of the mucous plug. At this moment, a woman can detect a relatively large amount, at least 2-3 ml, of mucus on her underwear. This indicates that the cervix is preparing for the upcoming expulsion of the fetus from the uterus.
You may also become more likely to urinate and go to the toilet in a big way. This is due to compression by the fetus, which has moved to the lower abdomen, bladder and intestines. In addition, in this way, the body cleanses the intestines of excess feces so that there is nothing superfluous left in the digestive tract by the time of birth.
Lower back pain, which appears or increases suddenly, may also indicate an approaching labor activity.
Future mothers in their interesting position are concerned about every little thing: how the baby develops, whether he feels good, how he looks in this or that period, and much, much more. Often they wonder about the timing of their pregnancy. Especially big confusion occurs with trimesters.
How to calculate correctly?
It seems that everything is simple: you just need to divide 42 weeks of pregnancy by 3 and you get 14 weeks for each decade. You can even simplify the calculation: 9 months divided by 3, it turns out that the 3rd trimester of pregnancy begins at 7 months. But on what specific day the beginning of this period will fall, it is quite difficult to determine.
The fact is that gynecologists consider the gestational age not in months, but in weeks. With this method of counting, there are exactly 4 weeks in a month, which is 28 days. Therefore, the obstetric and calendar terms of pregnancy will always diverge. With the calendar method of calculation, the third trimester begins at 29 weeks, and with obstetrics, from 27.
The division into trimesters is very conditional and is practically not used to determine the duration of pregnancy. Specialists distinguish these three periods when describing the development of the fetus. In the first decade, the baby forms the main organs and vital systems. During this period, a woman undergoes the first screening study for possible abnormalities in the fetus.
In the second decade, the baby grows and develops in the mother's tummy, its organs become more perfect. The baby begins to move - slowly at first, but in the process of growth, these sensations can become quite painful. At 21-23 weeks, the expectant mother passes the second screening test. In most cases, the doctor conducting this test can determine the sex of the baby.
The third trimester no longer allows mom to lead the same active life as she had before pregnancy, and her thoughts are completely different. Therefore, at 30 weeks, a woman goes on maternity leave in order to come to grips with health: her own and the baby, as well as preparing for childbirth. At the last ultrasound at 31-33 weeks, you can clearly see the face of the crumbs, and modern technologies allow you to print his first photo.
Baby development
For the baby, the time has come for the final formation of internal organs and life support systems. Only the immune and respiratory systems and, of course, the brain continue to develop actively. For him, a lack of oxygen is very harmful - hypoxia. Most often it is caused by anemia in the expectant mother. With this disease, the amount of hemoglobin, which is responsible for the distribution of oxygen throughout the body, is significantly reduced.
During this period, the baby begins to produce surfactant - this is a substance that prevents the alveoli from sticking together at the first breath. With a lack of this substance in the child's body, he is connected to an artificial respiration apparatus. Surfactant deficiency is seen mainly in premature babies.
All glands work in an active mode, producing hormones necessary for the body:
- pancreas - insulin;
- thyroid - thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin. The latter is responsible for the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the body;
- pituitary - melanotropin, thyrotropin, somatropin, etc. The third of these hormones is responsible for the growth of the baby: with its deficiency, dwarfism develops, with an excess, gigantism.
The third trimester is the time and external changes of the baby. Now he is almost the same as he will be at birth. Parts of his body are developed in proportion, the face is formed, hair and nails are actively growing. You can already see eyelashes and eyebrows. The baby opens his eyes from time to time. Of course, not very wide - after all, it is still in the amniotic fluid, but you can’t see much there. Sometimes, when amniotic fluid is swallowed, the baby may begin hiccups - a pregnant woman feels these lungs very well, but frequent tremors.
The baby can turn towards the light, which he sees as vague spots. In addition, he can react to external sounds - for example, actively pushing with loud music or talking in raised tones. Experts say that the baby remembers the melodic compositions that he listened to in the womb. After birth, he will calm down and fall asleep faster if he turns them on again.
Most often, experts recommend that a mother with a baby listen to classical music - it has a beneficial effect on the baby. The first among the great composers of past centuries is Mozart - it is not known why, but his works surround the child with psychological comfort, contributing to the development of creative abilities, intelligence and attention in the child.
Woman's condition
When the third trimester begins, it may seem to a woman that her pregnancy is chronic, and now it will always be so. But soon everything will end - the time of childbirth and acquaintance with your baby is steadily approaching. In the meantime, you need to patiently endure all the inconveniences of your position. During this period, constipation, heartburn, shortness of breath may become more frequent. Many people suffer from insomnia. In addition, Braxton-Higgins contractions are of little concern - they are also called training. In a similar way, the body prepares for real contractions and the upcoming birth. But you should not worry - these uterine contractions do not mean the imminent end of pregnancy. For some, they may appear at 20 weeks.
The main problems in this period are the following:
- anemia - it causes fetal hypoxia, and for the expectant mother is fraught with disruption of the immune, respiratory and digestive systems;
- preeclampsia - late toxicosis, which is characterized by edema and high blood pressure.
In the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, a woman's belly becomes noticeable, significantly increasing in volume. This may require additional costs for a new wardrobe. Preference should be given to things made from natural materials. This is especially true of underwear - synthetics should be expelled for the entire period of bearing a baby. This important part of the wardrobe should be made exclusively from cotton.
These rules would be nice to follow throughout pregnancy, but in the third trimester they are especially important.
- It is necessary to carefully monitor your weight - too much gain can significantly complicate the process of childbirth. If this has already happened and the number of kilograms acquired exceeds any norms, fasting days must be introduced.
- In general, the nutrition of a pregnant woman is a very important component. During this period, everything fried, smoked, salty, sweet and flour should be excluded from the menu. It is worth eating more vegetables and fruits.
- You should get into the habit of counting the number of movements of the baby.
- Just in case, you should always carry your passport and exchange card with you - childbirth can begin at any moment and be taken by surprise. At home, let the collected bag with things necessary for mother and baby in the hospital wait for its time.
In the third trimester, you can put aside worries about the baby - even if he wants to meet his parents ahead of schedule, he will be quite viable. Of course, in the beginning one cannot do without doctors and special equipment - an individual box with a controlled temperature, etc. However, for the most part, such cases end quite optimistically, and premature babies are no different from their not so hurried peers.
Pregnancy is an important period in the life of every woman. What is happening at this stage? What week does the 3rd trimester start? How to develop a menu? We will answer all these questions in our article.
Pregnancy and its course
Becoming a mom is a big responsibility. It is for this reason that the appearance of the first child raises a huge number of questions. How to protect yourself? What can be consumed so that the child develops normally?
It is worth noting that such questions do not arise with a second pregnancy. An experienced woman already knows what and how to do so that the baby is born healthy.
There are several main stages of pregnancy:
- 1st trimester;
- 2nd trimester;
- 3rd trimester.
Thus, the entire period of bearing a child is clearly divided into trimesters. Before determining which week the 3rd trimester begins from, let's discuss the first two.
First trimester of pregnancy
As a rule, not every expectant mother knows the exact time and day of conception. It is for this reason that doctors consider the first trimester of every woman with special care. This will allow you not to miss important events in the development of the fetus.
The first trimester starts from the 1st week and lasts until the 13th. It is considered the shortest, although for some women it lasts quite a long time. This fact is due to subjective sensations and changes in the psyche. The body of the expectant mother during this period adapts to a new state.
Note. In the early stages of pregnancy, a woman is extremely attentive to her body.
And this is right, because not only emotional outbursts appear, but also other mental states. Unusual ones are also observed. They can be painful, because the egg is already starting to grow, and the fetus in it is developing. There may be tingling in the lower abdomen. All this is considered normal to a certain degree of pain, especially in the early stages of pregnancy.
Important. If there is pain in the abdomen, doctors recommend a physical examination.
This will help to identify various pathologies of pregnancy and eliminate them. During the course of the first trimester, a woman must register with the clinic. As a rule, staging starts from the 4th week.
Features of the first trimester
During this period, the birth and initial development of the baby takes place. The fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tubes. In the uterus, she is 7-8 days after conception. Then the active formation of the embryo begins. By the end of the third week, the size of the unborn child is 2 mm. On the fourth - the heartbeat is heard in the embryo.
In the sixth week, the rudiments of the nervous and digestive systems are formed. Also during this period, the initial elements of the brain begin to develop. At the eighth week, the baby already has limbs, a head and a face.
Note. At this stage of the development of the child, doctors recommend taking general tests and doing an ultrasound. This will identify various deviations in the development of the fetus and eliminate them in a timely manner.
The ninth week is the development of the kidneys. Already at the 12-13th week, the baby actively bends and unbends his limbs.
The dangerous periods of this trimester are 8-12 weeks. If a woman's placenta does not develop, the fetus may die. To prevent these irreversible consequences, it is necessary to constantly be observed by a doctor. Now such a deviation in the body of a woman is perfectly treated with the help of medicines.
Second trimester
It is considered the most interesting stage of pregnancy. What week does the 3rd trimester start? If the second trimester starts at week 14 and ends at week 25, then it is from the last starting point that you can prepare for childbirth. At week 26, the last trimester begins.
During this period, a woman's mammary glands swell. In some cases, there are pain syndromes in the abdomen. This is due to the fact that the child develops stably and correctly, and the uterus increases in size. To fit it, the internal organs are slightly moved apart.
Advice. For any pain syndromes, you should consult a doctor.
In the second trimester, it is already possible to accurately determine the sex of the unborn child. The fetus begins to move, which sometimes causes a lot of trouble. Especially at night.
The baby receives from the mother all the necessary vitamins, enzymes and food. Right now, a woman begins to eat much more food. It should be borne in mind that normal weight gain during pregnancy is 8-12 kg. Sometimes it can reach up to 14 kg. It all depends on the physique of the woman and her body.
Features of the second trimester
This period can also pass with the development of various pathologies, both the placenta and the baby. Sometimes there is the appearance of discharge, pulling pain in the lower abdomen. To avoid negative consequences, you should immediately consult a doctor.
third trimester
At this time, the woman's body is effectively preparing for labor. What week does the 3rd trimester start? From the 25th week, you can already count the days until the baby arrives. The end of the 3rd trimester is the 42nd week.
By the 27th week, the baby's weight is about 1 kg, and the height is 35 cm. When a woman already has 28-29 weeks of pregnancy, the baby is effectively gaining weight, subcutaneous fat appears. You can forget about restful sleep, because the baby is actively moving.
Dangerous weeks during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester
If the development of the fetus proceeds normally, you should not be afraid of anything. Especially under the supervision of an experienced doctor. Despite this, it is worth being vigilant, because the new dangerous period is 28-29 weeks of pregnancy. It can last up to the 32nd week. It all depends on the characteristics of the female body.
The doctor must assess the condition of the placenta and intrauterine development of the fetus. This can be done with an ultrasound. If there are any deviations, prescribe medication. It will not harm the baby in any way and will help maintain the pregnancy.
It is worth noting that at this stage, in some cases, premature births are observed. The child can already survive, especially with qualified help from doctors.
Nutrition during pregnancy
In order to correctly compose the diet of a future mother, it is necessary to clearly know when the trimesters of pregnancy begin and end by weeks (the table is given above).
In the first trimester, the diet of a pregnant woman is no different from the usual. It is necessary to follow some recommendations that will help to avoid toxicosis.
Green salads with vegetable oil should be included in the daily diet. It is also necessary to eat fish, which is rich in phosphorus and other minerals. It is necessary to provide your body with iodine, vitamin C and folic acid. They contribute to the proper development of the fetus at an early stage.
It is better to exclude coffee from the diet, as it contributes to high blood pressure. It is better to drink green tea, but also in limited quantities - up to 3 cups a day.
Important. The use of citrus fruits, exotic fruits and berries should be minimized, as they are potential allergens.
Menu - 3rd trimester of pregnancy:
- vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins;
- special vitamin complexes based on folic acid;
- minerals - iodine, calcium;
- vegetarian dishes;
- boiled poultry and fish;
- low-fat meat broths;
- bakery products in limited quantities.
Don't forget to drink fluids. It is better to limit its amount to 1-1.5 liters, since the kidneys already serve the body of not only the expectant mother, but also the baby. We must try to ensure that the child is born healthy.
The period of bearing a child is 9 months, 40 weeks or 280 days, during which mother and baby have to go through a difficult and difficult path before meeting each other. This period is usually divided into trimesters of pregnancy by weeks, each of which has its own characteristics and symptoms.
Trimesters of pregnancy: how to divide and count In obstetric practice, the entire period of bearing a child is divided into trimesters. Young women preparing to become mothers for the first time do not always understand the meaning of this term, asking questions - what are trimesters, and how many are there in pregnancy?
Do not worry, the trimester is a period of three months, making up 1/3 of the entire period of bearing a child. There are two ways to break down pregnancy into trimesters by week. In the first, simplified method, the maximum period of bearing a child (42 weeks) is divided into three equal parts, each of which includes 14 weeks.
The second method is more rational, according to doctors. Here, the calculation is based on 40 obstetric weeks, divided as follows:
- I trimester - from the 1st to the 13th week
- II trimester - from the 14th to the 27th week
- III trimester - from the 28th week until the birth of the baby
Pregnancy trimesters by week: table
Trimesters of pregnancy
In the table you can clearly see how the trimesters are divided and how to count them. It shows that the entire pregnancy is conditionally divided into three important periods, which include three calendar months each. These indicators are the same for each woman, therefore, they do not provide for any individual calculations.
The first trimester is the initial stage at which the conception and formation of the embryo occurs. Sometimes during this period, the expectant mother does not even suspect that a new life is emerging in her body. Most often, the first symptoms begin to appear by the 4th week: a woman notices a delay in the menstrual cycle, and her body reacts sharply to the appearance of a small "blazer" with malaise and nausea.
The second trimester is considered the most calm and prosperous period of the “interesting situation”. By this moment, the body of the expectant mother is fully adapted to the fact that you need to work for two, although the figure of a woman begins to change significantly - a belly appears, shapes are rounded, and the total weight increases.
By this stage, the embryo turns from a “tadpole” into a real little man: all the important organs and systems of vital activity are formed in him, he already knows how to move his arms and legs, suck his finger, bringing immense joy to the mother, who feels the movements of the baby in the stomach.
The third trimester is the most anxious and difficult period. It lasts from 7 months until delivery. At this stage, the woman's body is actively preparing for childbirth, and the baby continues to actively grow and develop. For the development of an infant, the last three months of intrauterine life are an important preparation for independent life, so a woman needs to make every effort to create favorable conditions for the baby to successfully pass the final period of formation.
Despite the fact that each trimester brings with it certain difficulties for the expectant mother, they are all wonderful and beautiful in their own way. Passing each section of the path before meeting with a child, a woman gains invaluable experience that cannot be bought for money.
Two-thirds passed, there is very little time left until the moment of meeting with the baby. The third trimester begins and lasts the pregnancy. However, it can end in the period of 37-38 weeks and this will also be considered a variant of the norm.
Fetus
All organs of the baby are only improving in the performance of their functions. The main task for the 3rd trimester in the fetus is weight gain. What he does perfectly. After all, in just one trimeter, his weight gain will be about 2 kg, and at the time of birth it will reach 3000-3500 grams, and maybe more.
The appearance of the baby corresponds to the usual representation of a little man. The body has become more proportional, a chic hairstyle has grown on the head, the nails completely cover the nail plate.
The only organ that continues to develop throughout pregnancy is the brain. The most dangerous factor that can adversely affect it is a lack of oxygen (hypoxia). Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the state of the mother-placenta-fetus system.
Mother's condition
Day after day, a little baby grows in the mother's womb. And now the time comes when a woman begins to feel shortness of breath and heaviness in her legs, her lower back pulls more and more, and her stomach becomes larger - and all this does not allow her to be as mobile as before. So it's time for the third trimester.
From the breast begins to stand out (first milk). Yes, and the chest itself has increased by a couple of sizes, the couple go to the store for new underwear, which should be not only comfortable, but also made from natural fabrics.
The growing uterus puts pressure on the internal organs (intestines, liver, stomach) and disrupts their normal functioning. Arise and. These pathological conditions occur in 80-90% of cases.
Basic analyzes and examinations
From the 30th week of pregnancy, the most relevant study becomes (cardiotocography) of the fetus. It registers the baby's cardiac activity, and it can be used to characterize the functional state of the fetus.
In the middle of the third trimester (32-34 weeks), the last one will take place. It will allow you to assess the condition of the baby and the placenta, its position, determine d, the presence of entanglement with the umbilical cord. The results will allow the doctor to choose the right tactics for managing childbirth.
The body of a pregnant woman is already experiencing an enormous load, and in combination with the resulting edema, proteinuria and hypertension, it becomes simply unbearable. The extreme stage of manifestation of late preeclampsia is preeclampsia and eclampsia. These two conditions require immediate hospitalization and a caesarean section.
A common complication of pregnancy is anemia. In the 3rd trimester, it is especially pronounced due to a rapid increase in BCC by 20-25% and erythropoiesis (erythrocyte production) that does not keep up with it, which leads to hypoxia and oxygen starvation of the fetus.
Nutrition
The daily diet of a pregnant woman should be 3000 kcal. Needs are growing not only in women, but also in the baby. Their organisms are gaining strength to the huge expenditure of energy in the process of childbirth.
However, we must not forget about the optimal weight gain, which is 11-13 kg for the entire period of pregnancy.
Due to the high probability, salty foods should be limited. Salt promotes fluid retention in the body and leads to the formation of puffiness, which can adversely affect the further course of pregnancy.
Sex
Sex in the third trimester is not contraindicated, however, in the period from 32 to 36 weeks, it is recommended to abandon intimate life. This is due to the fact that there is a possibility of provoking the onset of labor, which is highly undesirable at this time. But after this threat disappears, and sex becomes a natural stimulant for the onset of labor.
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- Enter yourself fasting days (kefir, apple, cottage cheese);
- Limit your salt intake;
- Prepare documents before exiting in ();
- Choose a maternity hospital where you would like to give birth;
- Always carry your passport with you;
Gather the necessary things that you may need in the hospital
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