Third
Trimester Development Your baby
will develop the following during the third trimester:
- Taste buds.
- The lining of your baby's lungs will be growing
- Your baby will be now growing rapidly and gaining weight
- The baby will begin to turn into the head down position
- What happens to you during the Third Trimester?
- You may begin to excrete colostrum, which is a prelude to milk
- Your belly will be affecting your balance
- Standing for long periods of time will leave you feeling weak and faint
- You will experience back pain.
- Very pronounced movements of the baby can be felt.
Do and Don’ts for the third Trimester
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Visit your doctor every 2 weeks.
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Do not self medicate. Consult your physician.
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Avoid lifting heavy objects.
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Drink plenty of fluids.
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Pack your Hospital Bag.
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Start thinking about which delivery method you wish to take.
Enjoy this unique period of bringing a new life into this world.
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