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This is the last trimester of pregnancy. The baby grows fast, and you gain weight more and more. A little longer and the baby will make his first scream. We describe how the fetus develops in the last months of pregnancy and what ailments may bother you in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Seventh month of pregnancy
The babytakes on more and more the body and shape of a baby, due to the developing adipose tissue. Breathes on its own; his brain and nervous system mature. Reaches a length of up to 28 cm, weight from 1100 to 1800 g (during this period, individual weight and height are determined). She slowly puts her head down, i.e. in a position that allowschildbirth . His body is covered with a whitish substance - the so-called fetal fluid. This monthof pregnancyyou may start experiencing low back pain, usually when you change positions. When standing up or coughing, you experience stinging or cramping pains on the sides of your lower back. The first uterine contractions appear (the so-called Braxton Hicks contractions), consisting in 20- or 30-second hardening of the abdomen. However, they should not happen more than 5 times in an hour. If not, notify your doctor. You also suffer from heartburn, especially after eating a heavy meal, but also when your stomach is empty. This is because the enlarging uterus "pushes" the stomach and duodenum into place, resulting in the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. To relieve heartburn, avoid spicy foods and eat light meals often. You can also eat a few almonds in between meals or drink a mint tea. Vaginal discharge continues to worsen, and you may become dizzy and faint. Your energy requirements will increase even more in the last trimester. In particular, eat foods that contain iron - lean white meat, cold cuts and fish, but not more than 200 g per day.
Eighth month pregnant
The fetus grows fast, it becomes more and more plump. His skin, which until now was red and wrinkled, turns pink and becomes smooth. The baby weighs 2-2.5 kilograms and can hardly fit into your uterus. He pushes and squirms, and you can see bumps on your stomach. His movements can even wake you up at night. For this reason, you may find it difficult to find a suitable sleeping position.You have to urinate frequently because the uterus puts pressure on your bladder. If you don't want to get up to pee at night, don't drink after 8 pm. You may feel short of breath - at night if you sleep on your back, and during the day with heavy exercise. These breathlessness disappear two or three weeks before delivery. You suffer from more and more intense whitish discharge. You may also feel your uterine contractions getting stronger and stronger. Your nasal mucosa may be bloodshot and your ears may feel plugged. Don't be surprised if your breasts start to leak colostrum, the first food for your baby. This is a sign that delivery is really close.
Ninth month of pregnancy
Your baby's body already has the proportions of a newborn baby. Almost completely (except for the eyes and mouth) they are covered with fetal sludge. The toddler is getting ready for the birth and the first scream by intensively practicing breathing. Unnecessary “products” of pregnancy accumulate in his intestines - fragments of the epidermis and fluid, bile, nap, exfoliated cells of the epithelium lining the digestive tract. They will be expelled in the baby's first poop, the so-called meconium. During this period, you must report for medical examinations every week. In addition, the closer you are to the end of the last month of pregnancy, you must be prepared that childbirth may occur at any time. So have all the things you will need in the hospital ready, as well as the necessary documents (test results, pregnancy record, insurance card or other proof of payment of insurance premiums). You are probably experiencing contractions more and more often, which are usually painless. The current unpleasant symptoms, such as heartburn or breathing difficulties, will disappear. But you are more and more tired, you have a big belly. When you notice that your uterine fundus has lowered, be sure it's really soon. If uterine contractions are regular (i.e. at regular intervals), last 30-70 seconds, and their number in an hour exceeds 5, labor has started. Your baby will make its first scream soon and your life will completely change …