The end of the wait: The third trimester of pregnancy
On the one hand the development of the fetus in the first trimester vIt has been marked by the nausea , hefatigueand thediscomfortgeneral.On the other hand with the development of the fetus in the second trimesterwe refer to the sweet wait and at the moment of greatest plenitude. But… what happens to the development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy? This moment precedes the final stretch,moment of maturation of the baby’s organs and increase in size and weight.
Changes that your body undergoes in the third trimester of pregnancy
The discomfort , the back pain and thefatigueThey are one of the main complaints of future mothers in this trimester. And how can you not feel uncomfortable if the size of your belly is so large that it makes many tasks difficult and impossible? Additionally, they may appear difficulty taking deep breaths and may even suffer from insomnia or alterations with sleep during pregnancy. The pressure that the baby exerts on your bladder causes a increased frequency of urination. Furthermore, by retaining liquids, swelling in ankles, hands and face (edema) while they can occurcrampsin the legs. He constipation , theacidityand theindigestionare the order of the day, hence it is vitally important to take care of the nutrition in pregnancy.
On the other hand, as the skin has to grow and stretch, it can become dry and itchy. They may appearstretch marksandvaricose veinson the abdomen, breasts, buttocks and thighs.The skin pigmentation It may be older, so… Be very careful with the sun!Due to hormonal stimulation of the hair follicles, hair may appear thicker and begin to grow on the arms and legs. You may also start to leak.colostrum of the nipples (the fluid that precedes breast milk). Here you can solve your doubts about breastfeeding.All of these changes may limit your sexuality during pregnancycausing libido and sexual desire to decrease during the third trimester. But… it’s not all bad news!“For great evils, great remedies”,No? With our childbirth preparation classes you can improve some of these “little problems” including urination when train the pelvic floor.
And what happens with the famous contractions?
Throughout the third trimester of pregnancy you can feel the calls Braxton-Hicks contractions at irregular intervals. Don’t worry, it’s normal. It is about contractions soft and painless whose objective is prepare the uterus for childbirth.“How do you know what these contractions are?”You will notice it by feeling that your abdomen becomes hard and then returns to its normal state. Advice : Rest for a little while when you notice your stomach is hard.
Fetal development milestones from weeks 28 to 40
The development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy ranges from weeks 27-28 until birth(week 40 or so) taking into account that According to the World Health Organization, a full-term pregnancy can last from 37 to 42 weeks.
Weeks 28-29: Baby directs his movements
At the beginning of the third trimester, your baby’s nervous system is already able to hit kicks, stretch and make holding movements. In addition, your nervous system direct your breathing and even… it controls its temperature! Its appearance begins to resemble that of a newborn baby.
Weeks 30-31: Weight gain
This week it is very likely that your baby will lose its hairy character and will be replaced by hair. As its main development has already been completed, it will dedicate the last few weeks to grow and gain weight.
Weeks 32-33: Bone hardening
Your baby continues to mature in leaps and bounds. Hisfur turns softerwhilehis bones harden(except for the skull, which is still quite flexible).
Week 34: Neurological maturation
His weight is around 2800g this week. On a neurological level he continues to mature whileincreases your muscle fatand her nails reach the tips of her fingers.
Week 35: Lung maturation
Yes, yes.The lungs have completed their maturation! They are the last important organ to complete their development. Yeah birth got ahead I wouldn’t need an incubator and I could breathe perfectly.
Week 36: Your baby barely fits!
Think that 36 weeks of pregnancy (or 34 weeks after conception) goes a long way. You may look at your belly and even be surprised at how tremendously big you see it. And it is that…Your baby now occupies most of the amniotic sac!This suits you complicating the task of moving, stretch, etc. hence calm down if you notice that it moves a little less .
Week 37: Head descends toward pelvis
As we always say:“Your body is ready to give birth and your baby is ready to be born”.That is why about this week you will both be preparing for childbirth. As? Your baby will begin to lower his head towards the pelvis to settle into position.and facilitate the process. The moment in which it falls in the pelvic area is known as “lightening” (lightening). From this moment your baby is “full term.” Here you can read more about the premature children.
Weeks 38-40: Childbirth
As a general rule, childbirthIt takes place between these weeks. However remember thatdates are indicative and this is an approximate calculation . Don’t worry if you give birth before or after your expected date. It’s something totally normal. Here you can read more about thepain in childbirth.
The emotional ambivalence of pregnancy (joy and fears in pregnancy, joy and sadness) becomes more noticeable throughout the development of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy. Hence the importance of managing emotions and paying attention to emotional health.
The moment of delivery is getting closer and closer and it is totally normal, logical and understandable to feel doubts and worries. From the “SingularMom Childbirth Preparation” team we advocate for information as the main tool and for a continuous care and support from our multidisciplinary team for this great and unforgettable moment that will change your life.
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