Week 28 - the beginning of the third trimester, and it means that you are at the finish line. It's time to finish all the working points and prepare for maternity leave. What else should do the expectant mother?
Before meeting with the crumbs every week there is less time. Let's find out what happens in this period with a woman, as a developing baby, what problems can trap and any recommendations it is necessary to adhere to.
On someone like the kid?
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At 28 weeks the baby is already quite large, so it becomes close to the stomach, and he often takes the right position - head down, actively developing brain of the fetus, there are more convolutions, denoted Hemisphere.
Leather kid becomes brighter, it becomes less lubricant, but more subcutaneous fat crumb starts rounded and plump. The child appears eyelids, it periodically opens the eyes, and may even focus look. The skeleton is completely formed, and the third trimester begins process of strengthening bone
Height: 35 cm
Weight: 1100 kg
What happens to the female body?
On is at a height of 28 cm 28 weeks pregnant uterus, the abdomen is already pretty big, but this is not the limit, just now begins the peak of active growth. The skin on the abdomen is strongly stretched and can develop stretch marks, so moisturize the skin and using special means of stretch marks.
The uterus can compress the bladder and stomach, so heartburn can appear disorder, as well as frequent urination
What analyzes to hand over?
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In the third trimester often have to go to the gynecologist, about once every two weeks. Each reception need to send a common blood and urine tests. Obstetrician-gynecologist will conduct a standard examination: measure the volume of the stomach, uterine fundus height, your weight and blood pressure, as well as hear a fetal heartbeat.
possible complications
Bleeding. Bleeding in the third trimester occasion seek help immediately, as it may indicate a placental abruption, placenta previa, or uterine fibroids.
Stomach ache. Pain in the third trimester of frequent occurrence, as the load on a woman's body increases. For example, the stomach and ribs may match due to a too abrupt movements of the fetus or uncomfortable position.
Swelling.swelling - a common problem during pregnancy, especially in the heat. Try to limit the use of salty and sharp, especially at night, wear comfortable shoes and get plenty of rest.
Preeclampsia. This is extremely dangerous pregnancy complication usually occurs in the third trimester and threatens the life of the baby. Symptoms of preeclampsia is high blood pressure, albuminuria and the presence of edema in pregnancy. Based on the condition of the fetus, doctors decide on a maintenance therapy, or an emergency delivery.
It recommends that the doctor?
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Third trimester - the period of active weight gain, so stick to a balanced diet and try to correct, not to gain extra. Choose more fruits and vegetables, dairy products and lean meat. Avoid convenience foods, sweets and baking and other harmful products.
Do not forget about physical activity, visit the swimming pool, yoga for pregnant women and more walk in the fresh air, but not in the heat!
It's time to take care of the hospital choice, read reviews, collect recommendations from friends and acquaintances.
Start slowly collecting bag to the hospital and buy everything you need for yourself and your baby, every week it will be harder to do.
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