You are well into your third trimester of pregnancy any may be feeling it. In about two months, you’ll finally hold your baby in your arms. If you have not yet shopped for baby supplies, such as a car seat, now is a good time. Another thing you might want to consider is taking an infant CPR class. Taking a CPR class, may help you feel a little bit more confident in the rare event of a life-threate... »
You may be getting more excited as you get closer to your due date. Keep in mind, a due date is not written in stone. Only a small percentage of babies are born on their actual due date. You could go into labor a few weeks before or a week or so after your due date. It’s best to use the next several weeks to prepare for your baby in case his arrival is a bit sooner than expected. What’s happening ... »
You are just about three quarters through your pregnancy, which may be hard to believe. Although you want to keep your little bun in the oven a bit longer, if your baby was born at 30 weeks he has a very good chance of being OK, which is comforting to know. If you have not set up you baby’s room, you might want to get started. In a few weeks, you will likely be a bit more uncomfortable, and you’ll... »
Although you are only a few weeks into your final trimester, you may be starting to feel some of the aches and pains of late pregnancy. As your tummy gets heavier, it’s common to have more discomfort. If you still feel good and don’t have any complications, you can probably continue your normal routine including work and exercise. But if you have any concerns, always talk with your healthcare prov... »
Congratulation! You have made it through two-thirds of your pregnancy. It might be hard to believe, but you are officially in your third trimester. Some women sail through their third trimester without issues, while others become somewhat uncomfortable with their growing tummy. On the bring side, you are probably getting excited about meeting your baby soon. What’s happening with your body? As you... »
Between peeing a little when you sneeze, increased body hair and leg cramps, you’re started to think pregnancy is not so glamorous. If pregnancy symptoms are getting you down, try to do something fun or indulge in a relaxing treat, such as a pregnancy massage. Be sure to get your doctor’s OK and only use a masseuse who is experienced in prenatal massage. What’s happening with your body? You might... »
Some women enjoy pregnancy at this stage. But if you are less than thrilled with the changes in your body and you don’t love being pregnant, you’re not alone. Between fluctuating hormones, life stressors and various symptoms, pregnancy affects each woman differently. If you’re not beaming all the time, don’t worry. You’re still going to love your baby more than you thought possible, and that’s wha... »
Another week down and you’re closer to meeting your baby. If you have not started to think of names, now is a good time since your little one will be here before you know it. In the meantime, try to enjoy these last few weeks of your second trimester. What’s happening with your body? At week 25, you may look like you put a soccer ball under your shirt. Your uterus is now pushing your abdomen out ... »