In Week 30 your movements will be slower and you will feel larger and somewhat clumsier. To prevent backache, it’s important to try to maintain good posture. At this stage you might have problems sleeping and become breathless when you walk too fast or climb stairs. Mum You should be gaining about 500 grams (1 [...]
As your bub moves around, you will probably be able to feel his bottom and feet. You will need to sit down and rest more often now as he will be putting pressure on your stomach and diaphragm. Mum Now in your third trimester you may suffer symptoms like an aching back, leg cramps, insomnia [...]
Your breasts are producing colostrum, the fluid which precedes breast milk. Put breast pads inside your bra if your breasts are leaking. You may have a second blood test to check for anaemia at your next ante-natal appointment and, if you are anaemic, iron supplements may be offered. Mum Your final trimester starts this week. [...]