Third Trimester

In the third trimester you will see your OB/Gyn more often as you are nearing your due date. And so will increase the vaginal exam which obviously is discomforting but very essential so the best you can do is close your eyes and think about the baby, you will not feel the discomfort.

Well initially in this trimester you will feel vigorous fetal movements, sometimes visible through the clothing. Ah you will love it! But the movements will decrease with the growing size of the baby.

The baby gains the most weight in the last 13 weeks of pregnancy. Most of the organs are developed at the end of eight months. Tremendous brain growth occurs. Drink plenty of liquids, have juicy fruits and vegetables regularly to prevent constipation.

At the end of the third trimester the fetus usually settles into a head-down position in the uterus. You will likely feel some discomfort as you get close to delivery and you may have restless nights. So sleep/rest whenever you can. Try to sleep on your side, with pillows for support between your knees or under your belly.You will urinate often as the growing uterus presses on your bladder. Breathing may become difficult and you may get heartburn, swelling, back pain , constipation and you may also get Braxton Hicks contractions , which are "warm-up" contractions. Do not rush to the hospital. They don't lead to labor.My doctor told me it prepares you for birth.
Ah well who said its easy to be a mother...all for the baby!!

Second Trimester

This is the easiest part of pregnancy and the best period which you will really enjoy and you should enjoy because chances of miscarriage considerably drops , you are free from the yucky nausea feel and your uterus is not big enough to give you discomfort. So enjoy girls! But you may have to start shopping for maternity clothes. Your clothes may not fit you. Happy shopping!!

By the end of the second trimester you'll begin to feel your fetus move. Although your fetus has been moving for several weeks but the movements have not been strong enough for you to notice and also at first the fetal movements can be so gentle that you may not be sure what you are feeling.

Close your eyes and relax after every meal and you will be able to feel your baby move. Enjoy it.

Fetus will be 12 inches long at the end of the second trimester. Continue mild exercises such as walking, . Drink plenty of fluids specially during summers. Have lots of juicy fruits and do not have already cut fruits.

You may notice changes in your skin. You may develop brownish markings on your face or you may look flushed as if you are blushing. Some may get a dark line down the middle of their abdomen from navel to pubic hair. You may also notice stretch marks. Do not worry these marks will go away or fade after the baby is born as these changes are usually caused by increasing hormone levels. And do not forget to wear sunscreen and hats while outdoors in the Sun.