Pregnancy Diary, Third Trimester

Congratulations, Bumil, your pregnancy has entered the third trimester (weeks 28-40)! That means, the time to meet with the Little One is getting closer. In this final trimester, Bumil has to prepare herself for labor. Some pregnant women may feel anxious, nervous, even frivolous when entering the third trimester of pregnancy. Actually it is a natural feeling. Even so, pregnant women should not dissolve in anxiety and focus on doing things that are useful in this third trimester.

Things to Pregnant Women Do in the Third Trimester

There are several important things that pregnant women need to understand and do when entering the third trimester of pregnancy, namely:

1. Monitor fetal movements

Monitoring fetal movements is very important to detect abnormalities in the fetus. Fetal movements, such as kicking, usually begin to occur frequently in the 28th or 29th week. Well, if your little one, who usually routinely moves suddenly does not move or his movements are not as usual, Bumil should immediately see a doctor, because it could be that this indicates that your child is experiencing interference.

2. Get ready to breastfeed

If your pregnant mother plans to breastfeed your baby exclusively, start to find out various information about breastfeeding, starting from the right way and technique of breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, how to save breast milk, things that breastfeeding mothers must do so that the milk is of high quality , to abstinence during breastfeeding. This needs to be done so that pregnant women are not confused and more eager to breastfeed. Approaching the time of delivery, pregnant women can also start eating food for pregnant women in the third trimester.

3. Pack maternity equipment

Although it is still far from the predicted date of delivery, it never hurts to prepare and pack all the equipment that will be needed at the hospital during labor. So, if suddenly Bumil will give birth before the predicted date, the equipment can be taken immediately.

4. Learn the ins and outs of labor

Pregnant women should know the ins and outs of labor, such as the signs, the process, and complications that may occur. Learn breathing techniques and how to push properly. Information like this can usually be known to pregnant women from obstetricians, or while attending pregnancy classes.

5. Overcome fear before labor

Pregnant women who will face childbirth may have a variety of worries and bad thoughts, such as pain during childbirth, difficult labor, or the condition of your child after birth. Thoughts like that are natural, really. Especially if this is Pregnant's first pregnancy. But do not let negative thoughts haunt and stress pregnant women. To overcome fear and anxiety, Bumil should consult an obstetrician. Tell and ask everything that pregnant women fear and worry about. That way, pregnant feelings can be calmer. Not only that, Bumil can also ask for tips from family or friends who have been through this tense period. There is no harm in pregnant women asking for support and prayers from them so that labor went smoothly.