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When you
are 31 weeks pregnant, you are into your last trimester of
the pregnancy. While your body has already undergone tremendous
changes, there are still changes yet to come. At this time
you are starting to get impatient waiting for the baby to
arrive. You may also experience moments of anxiety wondering
about the baby, if it is going to be healthy, if you have
everything you need for the baby arrival and if you are going
to be a good mother. These are normal emotions and thoughts
that all expectant mothers have, so you shouldn't be concerned.
You may also start feeling apprehensive about the impending
labour and birth.
During
this time your baby needs more oxygen as the lungs are starting
to develop and the baby is starting to breathe on its own.
This means you need more iron from your food. Your diet should
include a lot of dark green, leafy vegetables, dried fruits
and nuts and lean, red meat. Drinking lots of water is also
essential so that your organs have the fluids they need to
function properly. When you drink at least eight glasses of
water each day it will help to decrease the amount of fluid
you retain. This is especially important if you notice that
your hands and feet are swelling. The water will help to build
new cells in your body and in the baby and improve the blood
flow.
Because
your belly is expanding, you may be feeling uncomfortable
when you lie down at night or just to take a nap during the
day. If you have a body pillow that you can wrap yourself
around, this tends to reduce your discomfort. Don drink a
lot of fluids just before bedtime because this will cause
you to have to go to the bathroom several times during the
night. You should also avoid caffeinated drinks that may keep
you awake or cause you to have heartburn.
Your baby
is starting to grow rapidly at this time and the internal
organs are really starting to develop. You will experience
more and more kicks and a lot of movement. At this time of
the pregnancy, the baby usually weighs a little over three
pounds and measures about fourteen inches long.
If you
were to have a 3D ultrasound at this time, you would really
be able to see the facial features of the baby and see it
kicking its legs. The baby will likely be sucking its thumb.
If you want to know whether you are having a boy or girl,
this is the time when you can really see the sex organs on
an ultrasound and know without a doubt the preparations you
need to make for the clothing and the nursery.
It is
important for you to get lots of rest and stay off your feet
whenever possible. Morning sickness has passed and you have
a renewed interest in going out with friends. However, you
still have to watch what you eat so that you don have indigestion
problems. The growing baby is putting more pressure on your
kidneys and growing back. This means you may have backache
and still have to make frequent trips to the bathroom.
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information visit http://www.PregnancyHut.com
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Author: Ling Tong
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