Pregnancy Diary in Third Trimester

Congratulations, pregnant women, your pregnancy has now entered the third trimester (weeks 28-40)! That means, the time to meet the Little One is getting closer. In this final trimester, pregnant women have to prepare themselves for childbirth. Some pregnant women may feel anxious, nervous, even unruly when entering the third trimester of pregnancy. It's actually a natural feeling. Even so, pregnant women should not dissolve in anxiety and focus on doing useful things in the third trimester or the 7th to 9th month of pregnancy.

Things Pregnant Women Need to Do in the Third Trimester

There are several things that pregnant women need to understand and do when entering the third trimester of pregnancy, namely:

1. Monitor fetal movement

Monitoring fetal movements is important to detect abnormalities in the fetus. Fetal movements, such as kicking, usually begin to occur frequently at the 28th or 29th week. Well, if your little one who usually moves regularly suddenly doesn't move or his movements are not as usual, pregnant women should immediately see a doctor, because this could be a sign that your little one has a problem.

2. Getting ready to breastfeed

If pregnant women plan to exclusively breastfeed their little ones, start by finding out various information about breast milk, starting from the correct way and technique of breastfeeding, the benefits of giving breast milk to babies, how to store breast milk, things that breastfeeding mothers must do so that their breast milk is of good quality. , to taboo during breastfeeding. This needs to be done so that pregnant women are not confused and are more enthusiastic about breastfeeding. Approaching the time of delivery, pregnant women can also start eating food for pregnant women in the third trimester.

3. Pack the maternity kit

Although it is still far from the predicted date of delivery, it never hurts to prepare and pack all the equipment that will be needed at the hospital during childbirth. So, if suddenly pregnant women give birth before the predicted date, the equipment can be brought immediately.

4. Learn the intricacies of childbirth

Pregnant women should know the ins and outs of childbirth, such as the signs, the process, and the complications that may occur. Learn proper breathing techniques and how to push. This kind of information can usually be obtained by pregnant women from obstetricians, or during pregnancy classes.

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5. Overcome the fear of childbirth

Pregnant women who are about to give birth may have various worries and bad thoughts, such as pain during childbirth, a difficult delivery process, or the condition of the little one after birth. Such a thought is natural, really. Especially if this is pregnant women's first pregnancy. But don't let these negative thoughts haunt and stress pregnant women.

During the third trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women can also have a baby shower. To overcome fear and anxiety, pregnant women should consult a gynecologist. Tell and ask all things pregnant women are afraid of and worried about. That way, pregnant women can feel calmer.

Not only that, pregnant women can also ask for tips from family or friends who have gone through these stressful times. There is nothing wrong with pregnant women asking for their support and prayers so that the delivery goes smoothly.