Congratulations, pregnant women, finally arrived in the third trimester of pregnancy. In this period, Pregnant women may have been anxiously awaiting the birth of a baby. Various complaints and discomforts also often appear in this period. Come on, identify tips and tricks so pregnant women can overcome them.
The third trimester of pregnancy is the final trimester which lasts from the 28th week to the 40th week. Discomfort that occurs can be caused by increasing the size of the baby, hormonal changes, and various other changes that occur as a response to the body of a pregnant woman to prepare for the birth of a baby.
Inconveniences Third Trimester Pregnancy and How to Overcome It
The following are some conditions that often make pregnant women uncomfortable during the third trimester and tips for dealing with them:
1. Feeling tired
Weight gain and the growing size of the fetus can make pregnant women more easily fatigued. To overcome this, pregnant women can do the following:
- Increase rest time. When entering the third trimester, pregnant women are recommended to increase their rest and sleep early. If pregnant women are still working, take a moment during breaks to close their eyes or lie down.
- Eat healthy food every day, to increase energy and meet the daily nutritional needs of pregnant women. Foods that are good for pregnant women to consume include whole wheat bread, walnuts, vegetables, and fruits.
- Regularly do sports, such as walking, swimming, or yoga for pregnant women. Regular exercise can reduce the fatigue that pregnant women experience during this final trimester. Make time to exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes each day.
- Drink enough water. During pregnancy, pregnant women need to meet the needs of body fluids, to prevent dehydration.
- Limit non-essential activities. If pregnant women need help doing something, don't hesitate to ask your husband or family for help.
2. Back pain
Back pain during the third trimester of pregnancy generally occurs because the pregnant woman's back has to support a heavier body weight. This pain can also be caused by the hormone relaxin which relaxes the joints between the bones in the pelvic area. Loosening of these joints can affect posture and trigger back pain. In some conditions, the baby's weight is so heavy it can also cause vaginal pain.
To overcome this, pregnant women can do the following tips:
- Doing sports and pelvic exercises. During pregnancy, pelvic exercise and exercise, such as pregnancy exercises, Kegel exercises, and regular leg stretching, are considered effective for reducing pregnant women's back pain.
- Put a pillow on your back while sleeping to support the pregnant woman's back and stomach. If pregnant women sleep on their side, place a pillow between the legs.
- Sit up straight and use a chair that supports your back well.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Pregnant women can choose shoes with low heels, because these shoes are better for supporting the back.
- Compress the back with a warm towel.
3. Going back and forth to the toilet
The closer to delivery, the fetus will move down into the pelvic area and make pregnant women feel pressure on the bladder. This condition may increase the frequency of urination and make it easier for urine to come out when pregnant women sneeze or laugh.
It must be tiring if you have to go back and forth to the toilet. nowTo overcome this, pregnant women can do the following tips:
- Avoid drinking caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea, or soft drinks, because they can make pregnant women urinate more often.
- Make sure to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. However, do not drink before bed.
- Do not suppress the urge to urinate, as this may increase the frequency of going to the toilet.
4. Shortness of breath
The muscles under the lungs can be squeezed by the growing uterus. This makes it difficult for the lungs to fully expand, so sometimes it can make it difficult for pregnant women to breathe.
If pregnant women experience this, try doing the following:
- Support your head and shoulders with pillows while sleeping.
- Do light exercise regularly to improve body position, so that the lungs can expand properly.
But if the tightness doesn't get better, don't hesitate to go to the doctor right away, pregnant women.
5. Chest feels hot/burning
A burning feeling in the chest is often experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. This condition is caused by stomach acid rising due to hormonal changes that cause the stomach muscles to relax and the stomach to be compressed by the growing uterus.
This triggers the contents and stomach acid to be pushed up into the esophagus, which causes complaints of burning or burning in the chest.
To avoid this, there are several steps that pregnant women can take, namely:
- Be careful in choosing food. Stay away from acidic, spicy, oily, or fatty foods, and stay away from drinks that contain caffeine.
- Eat more often but in smaller portions. Do not eat lying down or near bedtime.
Pregnant women can try the various tips above to overcome the discomfort that arises during the third trimester of pregnancy. If the complaint gets worse and interferes with the pregnant woman's activities and rest, consult a gynecologist for proper treatment.