Last Four (6^th to 9) Month Pregnancy - Symptoms, Baby Development, Tips And Body Changes

6 Months Pregnant Symptoms:

Somewhere around the 6th month, you’ll observe that your feet, ankles, and hands appear swollen. Technically called edema; it occurs because the body retains fluid within the tissues to nourish you and your baby. Along with the increase in pressure on the pelvis, edema leads to swollen ankles and hands. A little swelling is normal and a common symptom associated with pregnancy. Sometimes, you may notice swelling in the face or around the eyes- ideally, there’s nothing to worry. But, in rare circumstances, swelling (especially when accompanied by other symptoms like high protein levels in the urine and high blood pressure) is a sign of preeclampsia. It is a serious condition that can lead to blood pressure spikes. To avoid edema, remember to keep your feet up when you sit down. Avoid standing for long periods and wearing tight clothes including socks and stockings. Doctors also advise patients to sleep on their side to help the kidneys eliminate waste efficiently.

7 MONTHS PREGNANT

The seventh month of pregnancy is 27-31 weeks of gestation. During this time, the mom-to-be may experiences some conditions. Some of them are just peculiarities of the pregnancy. While others may require special attention and timely medical assistance. It is necessary to tell ones from the others. At this term, the expectant mom may have scarce and mucous vaginal discharge. If you have discharge of unusual color, smell and character, you should seek doctor’s advice and make a smear test. Otherwise, it may be dangerous for both the mom and the baby.

Itching in the abdominal area is normal – it means that the skin has reached the limit of elasticity that depends on your individual skin type. You can also be at risk of stretch marks, as the tummy is very big and the skin is stretched. You should start using special creams to soften the skin and prevent their appearance. Many expectant mothers begin to have false contractions. It is a good sign. Contractions check the readiness of the uterus for the labor. The feeling of the uterine tonus does not last long. False contractions are not regular and do not prevent you from living an ordinary life. That’s the difference between false and real contractions.

7 Months Pregnant Belly Pictures

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During this period, breasts start to produce colostrum. This shouldn’t frighten you, conversely it’s a good news announcing that your body is getting ready to feed the baby. It is not worthy worrying or squeezing the breasts. Increased size of the belly causes problems with digestion. The uterus puts pressure on the stomach, liver, intestines, and all internal organs. This can cause aching pain in the upper quadrant, heartburn, nausea, excessive gas, constipation. You shouldn’t overload these organs, try to eat smaller portions. Be sure to control your stool.

Gaining weight increases load on the muscles, bones and joints, which can cause pain in the following parts of the body: the back, loins and feet, there is a risk of leg cramps. The same reason contributes to varicose veins of the lower extremities and the hemorrhoids. It’s hardly possible to avoid these conditions, but you can reduce them wearing a brace and doing therapeutic exercise. The uterus pressing the diaphragm can also cause shortness of breath when you are moving and walking fast. The moms-to-be become slow, absent-minded, thoughtful. The pace becomes clumsy, movements are careful; it’s a characteristic feature of the pregnant ladies.

In addition, at this time arise psychological problems. As the day of the birth approaches, women become increasingly worried about both her own health and the health of the baby, where to take the baby after the delivery, what name to choose, whether everything will go smoothly. A mom-to-be is anxious about how she and her baby will look like. All these thoughts bother her causing excitement and insomnia. Attention and care of loved ones are very important during this period. The future mother must understand that her pregnancy is not a disease, but a normal condition of a woman expecting a baby. She should feel that her loved ones are looking forward for the baby to be born, too.

Plan of Actions

You should continue to visit your gynecologist. Up to 36 week of the pregnancy two check-ups a month are quite enough. During these visits, the doctor will weigh you, control the blood pressure, check the fundal height, listen to the baby’s heartbeat.

The doctor may assign a number of tests: urine tests for glucose and protein levels, blood tests. If some indicators such as hemoglobin change, the doctor will prescribe you medications. Low hemoglobin levels contribute to the insufficient oxygenation of the fetus. It is harmful for both the mom and the baby.

Weight Gain

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As in all other terms of pregnancy, you should strictly monitor your weight. By the seventh month of pregnancy, you should put on about 9-10 kg.

8 MONTHS PREGNANT

Changes in the Mother’s Body

Most common symptoms that the pregnant women suffer from within all previous seven months of baby carrying will last then. Upon the 7-month period you may experience other symptoms typical for this period.

Among them:

-more intense moving activity of the fetus;

-lasting vaginal discharge called whites or leucorrhea;

-stool impairment, constipations;

-feeling nausea, headaches or dizziness;

-persistent heartburn or bloating may indicate on the general digestive system failure;

-nasal or gingival bleeding;

-muscular spasms in lower extremities;

persistent ache in the lumbar area may appear in this stage of pregnancy with swallowing of the face, upper and lower

leg varicosity;

itching in the lower abdomen is typical for this period;

the respiration may be somewhat difficult due to the lungs affected by the uterus pressure;

sleeping disorders, insomnia;

slight coordination disorder may be reported in pregnant as well as some awkwardness and abstractedness;

discharge of the first colostrum;

this is the period that the pregnant women find quite complicated for the health.

Most pregnant women feel this period quite adequate, though. If a woman is still employed, she may feel tiredness and performance degeneration in the end of the working day. If so, she may use various relaxing procedures.

9 Months Pregnant: Signs, Symptoms & the Coming Labor

How Do You Feel?

In case it is your first pregnancy, the head of your baby has already moved down into the pelvic area.

The uterus puts your stomach and diaphragm under less pressure, so, fortunately, heartburn, upset stomach, and short breath occur seldom. But there is a feeling of heaviness in your lower belly instead. It is possible that due to the pressure on your bladder urges to urinate will become more frequent.

The discharge from the vagina become thicker and contains more mucus, where blood streaks may be seen. They may become clearer after the internal examination or sexual intercourse. Your belly is itching.

The cervix of the uterus grows soft in preparation for the childbirth. The contractions are more frequent, and sometimes you will feel like the delivery has already begun. But if the contractions are not regular then that’s only so-called “false contractions” before childbirth. They are sometimes also called “practice contractions”. In case of such contractions occur too frequently you should do special respiration exercise.

Your Weight Is Stabilizing

In the 38th week of pregnancy, your weight becomes stable. If you’ve gained less than 29 pounds the restoration of your former weight after the birth won’t be difficult for you. And now weigh yourself every 2-3 days and memorize, or better write down your weight index. The moment you stop gaining weight (and then it even begins to diminish) you should be ready for the beginning of the birth within the next 10 days.

Your large belly has changed your center of gravity, so watch your bearing. Keep your legs vertical as often as possible to prevent swellings and varicose veins.

The Lifestyle Of A 9 Months Pregnant

Try to spend the last days of pregnancy resting. Housekeeping chores are of no use to you now. Show your talents in management: plan chores for your husband and folks. If after your leave for maternity hospital your husband will stay at home alone, fill your fridge with food that will last in advance. And teach your loved one to cook. Then you won’t have to worry that he’ll be hungry in the evenings.9 Months Pregnant Try to spend the last days of pregnancy resting

The Last Month Of Pregnancy Diet

Eat 5-6 times a day. Cook small portions and gradually limit calorie content of your food. Completely exclude foodstuffs that may cause allergy (even if you’ve never had it). Such measures will help to protect your baby from this malaise.

Packing for maternity hospital: buy special bras for breastfeeding mothers and tissues for your breasts. Pack the case for maternity hospital thoroughly considering the list of needful things for the discharge – for you and your baby.

Visiting A Doctor Every Week

No matter how difficult it may be for you to pay regular visits to the maternity welfare center you should do it for the sake of your own and your future baby’s health. Always remember that in the last month of pregnancy you should visit your doctor every week.

9 Months Pregnant cardiotocographyHow often does the baby move? If you have noticed that the baby stirs less than 10 times a day, ask your doctor to listen to your baby’s heart: maybe the fetus has a disorder in the work of its organism. It’s not impossible that the doctor will send you to the cardiotocography. It will give the answers to important questions: how is the baby breathing, how is it moving, is the heart of the baby working fine, how much amniotic fluid is there around the fetus? Such detailed information helps to prevent deterioration in the baby’s state of health during the childbirth.

The right position of the fetus. The doctor will also check if the baby is ready for the birth and if it has occupied the right position: on its left side with its head down. Sometimes it happens that the future baby turns over and lies with its buttocks down or across the uterus. This is another cause not to miss your visits to the doctor – thus, it will be possible to notice all the changes and take necessary measures.

The due date. If the birth is behind schedule but the doctor hasn’t seen any reason for concern you also shouldn’t worry about it. Plus or minus two weeks to the estimated due date is within the normal range. Anyway, there isn’t much time left!

The Development Of The Baby: Coming Soon

During the last month, the active preparation of the baby for new life is going on. In the 36th week, it occupies the whole uterine cavity and that’s why now it’s not stirring but kicking painfully. There are delicate nails on the baby’s toes and fingers. Another important stage has passed – the formation of baby’s genitals has finished. The dark substance is gathering in the baby’s intestines – meconium, or rudimentary excrement. During the last month, the baby will gain about 0.06 pounds a day.

By the 40th week, the length of the fetus is about 20 inches, its weight is about 7.8 pounds.