Sore, bleeding gums. Your gums may feel sensitive, and they may swell or bleed when you brush or floss. Hormonal changes can increase the risk of plaque build-up and this is what can lead to those bleeding and inflamed gums.
It might help to rinse with salt water and to use a softer brush. Keep flossing daily, brushing twice a day and going to your regular dental check-ups. Braxton Hicks contractions. They help your muscles prepare for labour. You can usually tell Braxton Hicks contractions apart from true labour contractions by keeping in mind that Braxton Hicks come at irregular intervals and often go away if you move or change positions. True labour contractions come at regular intervals and get stronger and closer together over time.
There is no official guideline in the UK on how much weight to gain during pregnancy but, on average, if you had a normal pre-pregnancy BMI you can expect to gain about to grams per week during the third trimester. Your doctor or midwife can give you specific, personalised information based on your situation.
The third trimester runs from 28 weeks until your baby is born. Your pregnancy is considered full term at 37 weeks, and most babies are born in the week either side of their due date. According to experts only 5 percent of babies are born exactly on their due date. Most babies are born in the week either side of their due date. The due date that you get using a Due Date Calculator or from your doctor is a general estimate of when your baby will be born.
In the third trimester, take advantage of your excitement and focus your energy on getting your pre-birth tasks done. Ask your doctor about any vaccinations you need to get this trimester, including the Tdap vaccination which helps protect your baby against whooping cough , diphtheria and tetanus.
Take a childbirth class with your partner. Plus, your partner can also learn more about what to do to support you well during labour and delivery.
Your doctor will be able to recommend a good class near you. Read as much as you can about labour, delivery and baby care. This will help ease your anxieties and prepare you for the events ahead. Discuss your options with your midwife and doctor, and find out whether you need to take any additional steps based on your choice.
Consider whether you would like to do cord blood banking, and discuss your preference with your doctor. Gather some recommendations for child care and babysitters so that you are ready once your baby is here. Choose or start designing your birth announcement.
Ideally, get it far enough along so that all you have left to do is fill out the date of birth and name, and add a picture.
If you have older children, start preparing them for the arrival of their baby brother or sister. Find out what your options are for pain management during labour and childbirth.
One option, as an example, is to have an epidural but there are also non-medical options as well. Discuss your preferences with your doctor, midwife and birth partner. If you are planning a natural delivery—in other words labour and childbirth with little or no medical intervention—find out what comfort measures and labour positions you could try as well as what facilities the hospital may have for you like a birthing ball or pool. Think about who you want to be present at the birth and discuss your birth preferences with your birth partner.
Go over things like who will cut the umbilical cord. Pack your hospital bag and have it ready to go just in case your little one makes an unexpected early appearance. Make a list of anything you can only add at the last minute like your phone and charger and have that on top of the bag as a reminder.
Take another class—for example, try one about baby care, infant CPR or breastfeeding. Your midwife can also point you in the direction of additional support and resources. Depending on the type of work you do, you might like to start getting organised to ensure that your co-workers know what things may need to be done while you are on maternity leave. Speak to your employer about any maternity leave paperwork that still needs to be done.
Ask your doctor whether you will have any additional check-ups as you near your due date, and when these will be scheduled. Then check with the hospital or birth centre, as some facilities may not permit recording or filming.
You've come to the right place! Our illustrated pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your baby — and in you. Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body. You'll also find important medical info that will help keep you and your baby healthy. After you announce your pregnancy, the first question you'll probably be asked is "When are you due?
What to do now: Create a basic one page, max! Learn what to expect if you need a C-section. Tour your hospital's maternity floor. Read more about being 33 weeks pregnant. What to do now: Buy an infant car seat. Practice installing it until you can do it in your sleep. Or have a pro do it. Take a breastfeeding class. Read more about being 34 weeks pregnant. What to do now: Make sure your doctor tests you for Group B strep between 35 and 37 weeks.
Choose a pediatrician. She'll need to examine your baby while still in the hospital. Consider doing perineal massage daily in preparation for labor. Read more about being 35 weeks pregnant. Read more about being 36 weeks pregnant. What to do now: Buy nursing pads and bras. Have the bras professionally fitted, if possible—your breasts will change more when your milk comes in after delivery.
Resist the urge to ask for an induction. If you'll be returning to work after maternity leave and plan to breastfeed, find or create a suitable place to pump. That does not mean a toilet stall! Create a daily updated status sheet of all your tasks in case you go into labor and need to leave work suddenly. Read more about being 37 weeks pregnant. What to do now: Pack your bag. The hospital will supply you with basic toiletries and gowns, but don't forget these essentials: lip balm and hard candies to wet your whistle during labor; a hair band; tennis balls in a tube sock for your partner to rub on your back.
Call your doctor or head to the hospital when your contractions occur every five to 10 minutes or if your water breaks. Read more about being 38 weeks pregnant.
What to do now: Relax. Read a good breastfeeding book. Read more about being 39 weeks pregnant. What to do now: Relish these last days of feeling that little being moving and grooving inside your body.
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