Congratulations, Pregnant, finally arrived in the third trimester of pregnancy. In this period, pregnant women may have been anxiously awaiting the birth of a baby. Various complaints and inconveniences also often arise in this period. Come on, recognize tips and tricks so that pregnant women are able to overcome them.
The third trimester of pregnancy is the final trimester which lasts from the 28th week until the 40th week. Discomfort that can occur due to increased baby size, hormonal changes, and various other changes that occur in response to the body of pregnant women to prepare for the birth of a baby.
Discomforts of Third Trimester Pregnancy and How to Overcome It
The following are some conditions that often make pregnant women uncomfortable during the third trimester and tips for dealing with them:
1. Feeling tired
Weight gain and enlargement of fetal size can make pregnant women more easily fatigued. To overcome this, pregnant women can do the following things:
- Increase rest time. When entering the third trimester, pregnant women are encouraged to get more rest and sleep early. If pregnant women is still working, take a moment during recess to close your eyes or lie down.
- Eat healthy food every day, to increase energy and meet the daily nutritional needs of pregnant women. Foods that are good for pregnant women include wheat bread, walnuts, vegetables, and fruits.
- Regular exercise, such as walking, swimming, or yoga for pregnant women. Regular exercise can reduce the fatigue that pregnant women experience during this final trimester. Take the time to exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes every day.
- Drink enough water. During pregnancy, pregnant women need to meet the needs of body fluids, to prevent dehydration.
- Limit activities that are not important. If pregnant women needs help to do something, don't hesitate to ask your husband or family for help.
2. Back pain
Back pain during the third trimester of pregnancy generally occurs because pregnant backs have to support a heavier body weight. This pain can also be caused by the relaxin hormone which relaxes the joints between the bones in the pelvic region. Sagging of these joints can affect posture and trigger back pain.
To overcome this, pregnant women can do the following tips:
- Doing exercise and pelvic exercises. During pregnancy, exercise and pelvic exercises, such as pregnancy exercises, Kegel exercises, and stretching legs regularly, are considered effective for reducing pregnant back pain.
- Put a pillow on your back during sleep to support your pregnant mother's back and stomach. If the pregnant woman sleeps on her side, put a pillow between her legs.
- Sit up straight and use a chair that supports your back well.
- Use comfortable shoes. Pregnant women can choose shoes with low heels, because shoes of this model are better for supporting your back.
- Compress your back with a warm towel.
3. Go back and forth to the toilet
Getting closer to labor, the fetus will move down to the pelvic area and make pregnant women feel the pressure on the bladder. These conditions might make urination frequency increase and make urine easier when pregnant women sneeze or laugh.
Certainly tiring if you have to go back and forth to the toilet. Well, to overcome this, pregnant women can do the following tips:
- Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea, or soft drinks, because it can make pregnant women urinate more often.
- Make sure to drink water at least 8 glasses a day. However, don't drink before going to bed.
- Do not hold back the urge to urinate, because this might increase the frequency to the toilet.
4. Shortness of breath
Muscles under the lungs can be squashed by an enlarged uterus. This makes it difficult for the lungs to develop properly, so that sometimes it can make it difficult for pregnant women to breathe.
If pregnant women experiences something like this, try to do the following:
- Support your head and shoulders with a pillow when you sleep.
- Perform light exercise regularly to improve body position, so that the lungs can develop properly.
But if the tightness doesn't improve, don't hesitate to see a doctor right now, pregnant women.
5. The chest feels hot / burning
Burning in the chest is often experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. This condition is caused by hormonal changes that cause the stomach muscles to relax and depress the stomach by the uterus that is getting bigger.
This triggers the contents and stomach acid pushed up into the esophagus, which causes complaints in the form of a burning sensation or burning in the chest.
To avoid this, there are several steps you can take, namely:
- Be careful in choosing foods. Stay away from acidic, spicy, oily, or fatty foods, and stay away from drinks that contain caffeine.
- Eat more frequently but with smaller portions. Don't eat while lying down or approaching bedtime.
Pregnant women can try a variety of tips above to overcome the discomforts that arise during the third trimester of pregnancy. If the complaint worsens to interfere with Bumil's activities and breaks, consult with an obstetrician to provide appropriate treatment.
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