As your belly expands, your center of gravity shifts. This can make you more unsteady. Plus, your ligaments — including the ones that support your spine — loosen to prepare for labor, which can cause lower back pain. If carrying your toddler is painful or makes you feel off balance, then don't do it. Blood pressure changes in pregnancy can make you more prone to feeling lightheaded when you stand up. So if you reach down and lift your toddler straight up, you may feel weak or dizzy for a few seconds to a minute.
When you do lift your toddler, try to bend your knees rather than bending over, and keep your back as straight as possible. Consider wearing comfortable, flat shoes and using a maternity support belt to reduce the strain on your lower back as you lift and carry your child. You might ask for help from family and friends — when it's time to carry a sleeping toddler up the stairs or off to bed, for example. To avoid straining your back, this is a good idea even if you can pick up your toddler when necessary.
If you venture too far on foot, you may not be able to carry your little one back if they get tired. Using the stroller when you're on the go will prevent you from having to lug your toddler. If your toddler resists riding in the stroller, you may have to plan ahead and keep small treats or special toys as bribes to lure them into it. Not being able to carry your toddler may be difficult to explain to them. Try to find other ways to make them feel special.
Sit down and have them sit on your lap for hugs throughout the day, for example. If your toddler loves being independent, explain how now they're now big enough to get in the stroller, walk up the stairs, or climb into the car seat all by themselves.
Whether it's a little collision or a more serious fall, here's what to know and when to worry if you accidentally hit or bump your pregnant stomach. A stranger's elbow here, a kitchen counter there—as your pregnancy progresses , you may feel like your abdomen's on a collision course with the world.
You might even find yourself wondering, "How much pressure can a pregnant belly take? It's not just your imagination: Many factors during pregnancy make your belly bump-prone, such as loose ligaments and joints, a growing girth you're a larger target and a little off-balance , and a feeling of being somewhat distracted. Thankfully, there's no need to worry every time you bump your tummy; even a front-forward fall or a kick from your toddler is unlikely to hurt your baby-to-be.
The spine in back and the pelvis and rib cage in front also form bony barriers. Even with your baby's built-in protection, let your obstetrician know if you've taken a spill directly onto your belly, if you've been in a minor fender bender, or if you've suffered a blow to your stomach from another adult. They may have you come in to monitor the fetal heart rate.
Seek immediate medical attention if your baby isn't as active as before movement about five times in a two-hour period when you're lying down is normal if you're in your second or third trimester , or if you have bleeding, vaginal discharge , contractions, or cramping within 12 hours of an incident. At this stage, most have begun to respond to light and sound and the fetus can suck its thumb and cry.
It exercises by kicking and stretching. As your belly gets bigger, you may lose your sense of balance, making falls a possibility, so be careful. You may feel false labor contractions, also called Braxton Hicks contractions. This is normal, but call your physician if you have more than five of these contractions in an hour. Your sleep may change because your baby may be moving a lot at night. There are many theories about what you can share with your baby while he or she is still in the womb.
Some scientists believe that some type of prenatal communication with your baby may give you a head start in the child-parent bonding experience. By the beginning of the third trimester, the fetus should have developed the ability to hear. Your baby will be able to hear music and the sound of your voice.
They can distinguish types of sounds, loud or quiet noises and different pitches. If your baby is very active inside you during a specific period of the day, try turning on some soothing music. This combination of music and motion may soothe your baby. By now, you have probably already experienced the sensation of your baby kicking and turning inside you. He or she can feel you as well. As you rub your belly, you may be able to identify parts of your baby.
Lumpy areas are its arms and legs. And what kind of role do you want your partner to have? You have maternity rights and if you're worried about your safety at work, then talk to your employer. You shouldn't be lugging anything around, and you may need extra breaks and somewhere to sit. You can also attend antenatal appointments during paid work time. It's a good time to tone up those muscles 'down under'. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough or jump around on your future baby's trampoline.
Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stop the 'urine' in midflow. Visit Tommys. Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes — they start around now. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth.
Ask your partner if they would like to take part in the antenatal classes. Even if you've had children before, they're still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you. Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos. We know that's easy to say, but hard to do.
Ask your midwife or GP for support. We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day. Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Get moving! It's recommended that pregnant women do minutes of exercise throughout the week.
You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside. Listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Don't eat for two! Eat for you. Now you're in the third trimester, you may need an extra calories a day, but that's not much. It's about the same as two slices of wholemeal toast and margarine.
Try and eat healthily with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid processed, fatty and salty foods. You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme.
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