Third Trimester
Third Trimester
7-9 Months
Experience the first “blink”
Baby is about 10-12 inches long
Baby weighs around 700 to 900 g
Baby is active and changes its position often
Baby can blink now
The baby now uses the four senses of vision, hearing, taste and touch
Experience the baby’s “Reaction”
The baby is about 14-16 inches long and weighs around 1.5 to 1.8kg
The baby’s skin has fewer wrinkles as a layer of fat starts to form under the skin
Between now and delivery, your baby will gain up to half the birth weight
Baby has probably turned head-down in preparation for birth
Baby may react to noises with a more pronounced movement
“Experience”your moment of joy
Baby is about 17-18 inches long and weighs around 2.5 to 3 kg
The brain has been developing rapidly&lungs are nearly fully developed
Baby’s movement slows down due to lack of room
The baby is ready to experience the outside world
Exercise During Third Trimester
As your pregnancy progresses, the extra weight & its distribution can place stress on your joint & muscles, especially in the lower back and pelvis. Women might also have problems with circulation, causing leg cramps and dizziness. Adapt your exercise regimen accordingly in the third trimester, depending on how you feel, you may need to switch to low-impact activities, such as walking, swimming & indoor cycling
keep doing your pelvic floor exercise (kegel’s Exercise)
Avoid doing over stretching
Remember when not to exercise:
If you have pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
If you have asthma
YOUR NUTRITION GUIDE TO Third TRIMESTER
- In your third trimester (28 weeks-plus), vitamin C, fibre, vitamin K and thiamine (vitamin B1) are especially important. You’ll be getting enough of these nutrients if you have a varied, healthy diet. Remember that you need an extra 200-300 calories a day at this stage of your pregnancy.
- Protein: At this stage, your baby requires a lot of protein. This will help in developing the muscles and tissues during the third trimester.
- Choline: Eggs contain a nutrient called choline that aids in the proper functioning of cells. This is extremely important for proper functioning of cells. This is extremely important for proper functioning of cells. This is extremely important for your baby at this stage as it plays an important role in rapid development
- Omega 3 fatty acids: Your baby’s brain is developing real fast in the third trimester and Omega 3 fatty acids will aid in that growth. DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid which promotes formation and development of your baby’s nervous system.
Exercise During First Trimester
- Regular mild exercise during pregnancy can improve posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches, constipation, bloating and decreases swelling and fatigue. Exercise can also improve mood & assist with sleep.
- Begin exercising 3-4 times per week during the first month if you do not have any existing health problems.
- Walking is a great exercise to start with, if you have not been active prior to your pregnancy.
- Every pregnant women should consult with her doctor before beginning an exercise program. Doctor can give personal exercise guidelines based on the medical history.