Unconsciously, she was seven months pregnant, and the October trip was half over. In the third trimester, the baby grows rapidly, do you notice that your body has become heavy? Today I will talk about what tests to do in the third trimester of pregnancy and what problems to pay attention to in life.
With rapid weight growth in the third trimester, you may have back pain, edema and insomnia, as well as various symptoms such as urinary leakage, cramps, vaginal discharge, wrist pain, etc. Stretch marks and various skin problems are also common at this stage. If necessary, you can search the corresponding articles from previous articles to learn how to alleviate pregnancy discomfort.
In addition to physical discomfort, expectant mothers often have emotional ups and downs and become more irritable and depressed. At this time, the father-to-be should be more patient and loving to help the mother-to-be through this uncomfortable stage. If you are emotionally confused, you can also refer to our first section to understand the emotional fluctuations during pregnancy and how to regulate them.
First of all, let's talk about the tests to be done in the third trimester, the first test to be done in the third trimester is B ultrasound, which can help you further understand the baby's situation. For example, at this time, whether the baby is on the large side and small, is there any, such as lateral ventricular widening and other structural abnormalities, is there any problem with more or less amniotic fluid or less placental umbilical cord?
In addition, the number of fetal movements is also very important at this stage, if the fetal movement is reduced, you should see the doctor in time to review the method of several fetal movements, you can look back at the previous article, the gestational week is larger, and you can also understand whether the baby has a lack of oxygen through fetal heart rate monitoring.
For more details about fetal heart rate monitoring, we will take you through the later article.
The second test in the third trimester is a group B streptococcal rating check around 35 weeks of pregnancy. This test is not something that everyone needs to do, but if you plan to have a vaginal birth, we recommend it. About 10% to 30% of expectant mothers will detect group B streptococcus in the vagina or rectum, which is a normal flora of the human body and does not affect pregnancy. It's just that there is a very small probability of infection with the baby during the normal birth, resulting in pneumonia or other infections, so it is recommended to check the expectant mother who has group B streptococcus. In the process of vaginal delivery, prophylactic antibiotics such as penicillins are used prophylactically, and there is no need to worry that antibiotics are safe for the baby.
In addition, there are some uncomfortable symptoms in the third trimester, you have to be vigilant, some expectant mothers will have itchy skin on their hands and feet, and be vigilant about the possibility of cholestasis in the liver during pregnancy, which is a unique disease during pregnancy that seriously endangers the safety of the baby. So if you have this symptom, you should seek medical attention in time for further examination. At this stage, it is also necessary to pay attention to the occurrence of hypertension during pregnancy, and blood pressure will be measured and urine tests will be done during the obstetric examination. If there is an unexplained headache or dizziness between the two obstetric examinations, it is best to measure your own blood pressure first.
After talking about the examination, let's talk about what problems to pay attention to in the third trimester of pregnancy? In the third trimester of pregnancy, continue to pay attention to eating iron-rich foods. In the third trimester, the baby will draw iron from the mother's body and store it in his liver, and the best food for iron supplementation after birth is red meat, such as beef, pork and so on. If the food supplement is not enough, it is also necessary to supplement the iron in time. From pregnancy to lactation, iron is related to the health of expectant mothers and babies, and expectant mothers with iron deficiency anemia problems can also learn in the previous article.
Some people say that in the third trimester, you should eat midwifery foods, or some foods that have the so-called detoxification effect, such as white lotus whiskers, chicken soup, raspberries, etc., most of these claims have no scientific basis. In practice, I have not seen such a magical effect, such as raspberries, goose eggs and other ordinary foods to eat better. Ingredients and remedies that are not common, as well as some so-called health care products that claim to have beneficial effects on normal production, do not blindly try.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the mother-to-be's uterus is enlarged, may not be able to eat, or eat a little to be full, you can take the method of eating less and eating more meals, and there may be a situation of burning gastroesophageal reflux. But these do not affect your baby's health.
In terms of exercise, the stomach is significantly enlarged in the third trimester and the movement is difficult, but it is still recommended that you take a proper walk, but midwifery exercises such as climbing stairs have no evidence of benefit. And there is a risk of falling in the stairwell, so the uncle does not recommend going to the third trimester, and it is recommended that you and your family go to see the pediatrician together before giving birth. It is best for all the family members living under one roof, including expectant dads, grandpas, grandmas, grandparents, and even nannies who have to take care of their babies. That is, everyone in the family who may take care of the baby except the mother.
It is best to understand the situation and changes that your baby will face after birth, and to prepare for new members together. This process has a special term called prenatal child care. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every expectant mother do prenatal child care before giving birth, but it is not very popular in China. You can go to qualified hospitals and private clinics to consult related services.
Finally, I would like to remind you of the pregnancy, and finally prepare for childbirth in the last few months. If you plan to go to the confinement center and start booking beds, if you want to have a smooth delivery, you must create favorable conditions for normal birth from now on. If it is a mother-to-be who has a cesarean section correction, don't be nervous. Under the premise of the safety of the mother and child, listen to the doctor's advice and choose the appropriate mode of delivery.
In the later article, we will tell you in detail about the two ways of childbirth, and also recommend that you learn in advance. Practicing Ramazer Breathing to relieve the pain of childbirth, when the due date is approaching, may not be able to care, and it is too late to practice. In the following article, Xiaobian will teach you how to practice in detail.
Well, today's article is shared here, I hope that we can have the opportunity to become a better self because of the arrival of our children, be better parents, learn to think, learn to judge, learn to analyze, and accompany our children to grow up with him.
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