Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month. Baby Products. More Braxton Hicks contractions. This might be confused with 32 weeks pregnant cramping. Real contractions just keep coming. Darker nipples. Suddenly those areolas look darker thanks to hormonal changes. No one knows exactly why, but one theory is they darken so baby can see them better for breastfeeding.
Your body is pretty amazing, huh? Shortness of breath. Try to nap whenever possible. The third trimester of pregnancy produces the most rapid changes for your baby. Your body will also go through significant changes to support your…. For many people, the third trimester of pregnancy can be an anxious time. A new study finds that epidurals do not affect child development in their later years. A fetal arrhythmia is an irregular heart rate — too fast, too slow, or otherwise outside the norm.
It's often benign. Postpartum diarrhea after a C-section is normal. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph. Your baby Twins Symptoms Things to do Call the doctor Changes in your body During your pregnancy, you may experience fatigue and other nagging symptoms, such as heartburn , which is common in the third trimester , partially due to your growing uterus.
Your baby. Share on Pinterest. Twin development at week At week 32 these symptoms may include: fatigue heartburn breast leakage Braxton-Hicks contractions However, there are things you can do to make symptoms manageable. Breast leakage Your breasts may have started leaking a thin or yellowish fluid, which is normal. Braxton-Hicks contractions vs. Secondhand strollers are usually safe. Car seats, not so much.
But you'll need to clean used gear carefully. Your baby can focus on large objects that are not too far away, and this ability to focus will stay that way until birth.
You're gaining about a pound a week, and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. He'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next seven weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. His toenails and fingernails have grown in, along with real hair or at least respectable peach fuzz.
See what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week. To accommodate your and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant. And with your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be shortness of breath and heartburn.
You may have lower-back pain as your pregnancy advances. If you do, let your doctor or midwife know right away, especially if you haven't had back pain before, since it can be a sign of preterm labor. Keep monitoring your baby's kicks , and let your healthcare provider know immediately if you notice a decrease.
Though your baby's quarters are getting cozy, he should still be as active as before. If there are any changes to the patterns, or your baby stops moving, then contact your midwife or hospital as soon as possible. Download Tommy's leaflet about baby movements.
Have you chosen a pushchair yet? If you're buying one second hand, check the brakes work, and that it's the right height for you. You might also like to get a baby sling for the first few weeks. Babies love the close contact, and you will too. Choose a carrier that will support your baby's head and check the straps are secure. Read some tips on what to buy. You have maternity rights and if you're worried about your safety at work, then talk to your employer. You shouldn't be lugging anything around, and you may need extra breaks and somewhere to sit.
You can also attend antenatal appointments during paid work time. It's a good time to tone up those muscles 'down under'. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough or jump around on your future baby's trampoline. Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stop the 'urine' in midflow.
Visit Tommys. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth. Even if you've had children before, antenatal classes are still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you. Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos. We know that's easy to say, but hard to do.
Ask your midwife or GP for support. We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day. Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Get moving! It's recommended that pregnant women do minutes of exercise throughout the week. You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside.
Listen to your body and do what feels right for you.
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