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You are now in the third trimester of your pregnancy, and your baby is gradually shifting into the proper birth position (head-down) during this period. However, some babies might not fall into this position yet, such a baby is said to be in the breech position. It’s common for a baby to be in the breech position before 35 to 36 weeks gestation, so If your baby is not yet in this position yet, you don’t need to panic. Your baby will gradually turn to the head-down position before the last week.
At this time, fetuses frequently stick out their tongues. Nobody knows for sure, but your baby may be tasting the amniotic fluid.
Babies’ eye movements begin as early as week 14, but they increase around week 28. A higher frequency of eye movements is linked to REM (rapid eye movement) sleep,which means baby may be having dreams.
Up to this point, your baby’s eyes have been tightly closed. With the fluttering eyelashes, your little cutie can now open and close those lovely eyes.
At this time, fetuses frequently stick out their tongues. Nobody knows for sure, but your baby may be tasting the amniotic fluid.
Babies’ eye movements begin as early as week 14, but they increase around week 28. A higher frequency of eye movements is linked to REM (rapid eye movement) sleep,which means baby may be having dreams.
Up to this point, your baby’s eyes have been tightly closed. With the fluttering eyelashes, your little cutie can now open and close those lovely eyes
This week, your baby is getting into birth position steadily. This means the baby’s head gently becomes more aligned with the cervix. Many rapid changes occur in the baby’s facial features and expressions too.
The baby’s eyes are slightly open with fully developed eyelashes. Your little miracle can now blink and make a host of other facial gestures like hiccupping and coughing. Compared to an adult heart rate, the baby’s is much faster. You have no cause for alarm as this is due to the small size of your baby’s heart.
Your baby’s heart makes up for the small size with a faster heartbeat rate. The bpm per minute would slow down at birth. What’s exciting is that your baby’s heartbeat can be picked up easily using a stethoscope. Any other person can also pick up the heartbeat, provided you can correctly pick out the baby’s spot.Â
In the 28th week of pregnancy, there is rapid development in your baby’s brain. The ridges and indentations become more pronounced. Your baby will also begin to display marked periods of activity and inactivity. The period of inactivity means your baby is sleeping or resting. You will also notice this in the baby’s movements, and you should pay attention to this pattern just in case there is a slowdown in the movement. This will help you know when to take action.
Your baby is now about the size of a head of a pineapple. Your baby now weighs about 1005g. When a snugly fit baby is measured from head to toe, its length is about 14.80 inches.
Your body is sure to experience both internal and external changes, including your much bigger baby bump. You will experience a bit more strain on your body frame.Â
At 28 weeks pregnant, you have 12 more weeks to complete your pregnancy journey.
You’re now two-thirds of the way to the end of your pregnancy as you enter your third trimester. Your body is sure to experience both internal and external changes too. You will experience a bit more strain on your body frame. This is because your baby is much bigger and more active. The activities of your growing baby could also affect your digestive system. This could result in heartburn and indigestion. You should anticipate these changes.
This week, your uterus, which is about the size of a lime, moves from the bottom of your pelvis to the front and center of your abdomen.
As your baby gets settled into birth position, your little one’s head and your own growing uterus may rest on the sciatic nerve in the lower part of your spine, causing you lower back pain.
This week, the increasing weight of your growing baby could add some extra pressure on your rectum; this could cause you to release gas even when you don’t want to occasionally. You don’t have to feel embarrassed. Pregnancy hormones at this stage also relax your intestinal muscles, hence, slowing down digestion. This allows gas to build up and leads to bloating and burping. You could feel a little bit gassy, especially after food. It would help to consider having your meals in small batches instead of large servings.
You should note that these are different from labour contractions. They are less regular and are far less painful. They sure can make you feel uncomfortable. This is your body prepping for childbirth long before the actual thing. Isn’t this wonderful?
Backaches are not uncommon in the third trimester of pregnancy. As your belly expands, the frame of your body gets into positions you are not used to. As a result, the backaches are frequent when climbing the stairs, alighting from vehicles, and other physical activities. You should help yourself by considering comfortable and low-heeled footwear.
In this week of pregnancy, shortness of breath is commonplace. As your baby grows, it occupies more space in your body cavity. The other organs of your body then adjust to accommodate this growing miracle in you. This could cause a little pressure on your diaphragm. Hence, the shortness of breath.Â
This week, you may also experience frequent urination, increased discharges from the vagina, greasy/oily skin, insomnia, sensitive skin, dizziness, and leg aches.
This week, the increasing weight of your growing baby could add some extra pressure on your rectum; this could cause you to release gas even when you don’t want to occasionally. You don’t have to feel embarrassed. Pregnancy hormones at this stage also relax your intestinal muscles, hence, slowing down digestion. This allows gas to build up and leads to bloating and burping. You could feel a little bit gassy, especially after food. It would help to consider having your meals in small batches instead of large servings.
You should note that these are different from labour contractions. They are less regular and are far less painful. They sure can make you feel uncomfortable. This is your body prepping for childbirth long before the actual thing. Isn’t this wonderful?
Backaches are not uncommon in the third trimester of pregnancy. As your belly expands, the frame of your body gets into positions you are not used to. As a result, the backaches are frequent when climbing the stairs, alighting from vehicles, and other physical activities. You should help yourself by considering comfortable and low-heeled footwear.
In this week of pregnancy, shortness of breath is commonplace. As your baby grows, it occupies more space in your body cavity. The other organs of your body then adjust to accommodate this growing miracle in you. This could cause a little pressure on your diaphragm. Hence, the shortness of breath. You should pay attention to breathing exercises during this period.
This week, you may also experience frequent urination, increased discharges from the vagina, greasy/oily skin, insomnia, sensitive skin, dizziness, and leg aches.
Your third trimester of pregnancy isn’t when you should let your health guards down. You should keep up the great job of ensuring a healthy body.Â
During this week, your T-Dap vaccine is essential. So you should see your medical personnel to get this. T-Dap refers to Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis vaccines that would help boost your little jewel’s defences against diseases.
Moderate exercise will help to prevent unhealthy weight gain during pregnancy. It also helps to improve your mood when you’re down.
It is also advisable to practice light Kegel exercises. What’s the essence of this? This is to help improve control of your pelvic muscles. This would grant you greater control over your urinary tract.
 Bad Baby Position: During your third trimester of pregnancy, you should pay regular visits to the hospital. You should also go for an ultrasound scan to help you see how well your baby is developing this week. This is also to help you confirm if your baby is in the right position. Please note that some babies take longer than others to fall into the head-down position.Â
Low Blood Iron: Regular blood and antibody tests are also advisable. If the blood iron levels are low, you should eat a lot of food rich in iron.
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