After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother enters the third trimester of pregnancy. Now, you may feel that it is difficult to move, your abdomen is getting more and more distended, and your movements are getting slower and slower. This is your final moment with your little fetus. If you successfully pass this level, you can meet your beloved baby!
Overview of the third trimester
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the position of the fetus in the abdomen continues to decline, causing pregnant women to feel distended in the lower abdomen. The digestive function of pregnant women may deteriorate, and symptoms such as constipation, frequent urination, and edema may also occur. Due to the effects of hormones, you may develop brown spots and freckles on your face, and the color around your nipples, belly, and vulva may become darker. Fortunately, most pigmentation will gradually disappear after delivery, so there is no need to worry. Too worried.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the fetus\’s head gradually enters the pelvis to find a suitable fetal position for delivery. Some fetuses are smaller and enter the pelvis earlier. During this time, the most important thing is to get enough rest, because the little life is coming soon.
Analysis of common symptoms in late pregnancy
I have severe constipation. Should I go to the hospital?
Many expectant mothers suffer from constipation, which becomes more severe in the third trimester. Various methods have been tried, but the effect is not obvious. Constipation, do you need to see a doctor?
In the third trimester of pregnancy, due to the reduced activity of pregnant women, the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract is also relatively weakened. Food residues remain in the intestines for a long time, which can cause constipation and even hemorrhoids.
Countermeasures
If constipation is severe, go to the hospital. If you remain ignorant of bowel movements, toxins will be absorbed by the body. Under what circumstances should you go to the hospital? This needs to be compared with what is usually the case. If the interval between defecation is much longer than usual, the stool is hard and difficult to defecate, there is a feeling of distension in the abdomen, or even blood in the stool, then you need to go to the hospital.
Why do I urinate frequently again?
During the comfortable second trimester, the problem of frequent urination returned. I keep thinking about going to the toilet, it’s so troublesome! At the end of pregnancy, due to the descent of the fetal head and pressure on the bladder, the frequency of urination in pregnant women will increase. This is a normal physiological phenomenon during pregnancy.
Countermeasures
Urinate promptly and do not hold urine.
Don\’t drink water 1-2 hours before going to bed to reduce the number of night awakenings.
If it is accompanied by urgency and painful urination at the same time, it is abnormal. Drink plenty of water and go to the hospital for a checkup.
Lower limb edema
In the third trimester of pregnancy, many pregnant women’s hands and feet become visibly swollen. What should we do in the face of edema?
Pregnant women have obvious lower limb edema in the third trimester of pregnancy. This is due to endocrine changes after pregnancy, which leads to water and sodium retention in the body. The pregnant uterus compresses the veins from the pelvic cavity to the lower limbs, blocking the blood flow to the lower limbs, causing edema of the lower limbs.
Countermeasures
In normal people, edema does not exceed the ankle jointabove. No special handling is required.
Try to avoid standing and squatting for long periods of time, elevate your lower limbs appropriately when sleeping, and sleep on your left side.
Rest with your feet elevated while sitting on a couch or chair, while rotating your ankles and feet to increase circulation.