Frequent urination. This extra pressure might also cause you to leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze, bend or lift. If this is a problem, consider using panty liners.
The lungs are not fully mature yet, but some rhythmic breathing movements are occurring. The bones are fully developed but are still soft and pliable. The fetus is storing its own calcium, iron, and phosphorus. The eyelids open after being closed, since the end of the first trimester.
This is about the time that the fetus will descend into the head-down position preparing for birth. The fetus is beginning to gain weight more rapidly. The lanugo hair will disappear from the skin, and it is becoming less red and wrinkled. At 38 weeks the fetus is considered full-term and is ready to make its appearance at any time. As your baby becomes bigger, you may notice a change in fetal movement. If you notice a decrease in fetal movement, make sure to talk with your doctor.
The fingernails have grown long and will need to be cut soon after birth. As the fetus grows in size and crowds the abdominal cavity, some mothers-to-be have difficulty taking deep breaths or getting comfortable at night for sleep, while others are free from any discomfort as they anxiously await the arrival of their new son or daughter. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that you may experience during the third trimester:.
Blood pressure may decrease as the fetus presses on the main vein that returns blood to the heart. Swelling of the ankles, hands and face may happen called edema , as you continue to retain fluids.
Hair may begin to grow on your arms, legs and face due to increased hormone stimulation of hair follicles. Hair may also feel coarser. Braxton-Hicks contractions false labor may begin to happen at irregular intervals in preparation for childbirth. Colostrum a fluid in the breasts that nourishes the baby until the breast milk becomes available may begin to leak from your nipples.
Dry, itchy skin may persist, particularly on the stomach, as the skin continues to grow and stretch. Constipation , heartburn and indigestion may continue. You will have increased white-colored vaginal discharge leukorrhea , which may contain more mucus.
Hemorrhoids may persist and increase in severity. Varicose veins in the legs may persist and increase in severity.
During the third trimester, your fetus continues to grow in size and weight. They should stop if you move position.
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