Your Body

You get bigger in your third trimester as your baby is now growing. You will feel your uterus rise to about 101.6 mm above your navel. You may feel like your body is ready to burst and may sometimes feel short of breath. Your rib cage may expand a little to make space for your lungs and a growing baby.

You may feel tired and uncomfortable as well.

Your Baby

Your baby is around 368 mm and weighs close to 1.1 kgs. If your baby was a fruit, she would be a big papaya. Her brain, head and muscles are developing, which means she is going to need all the nourishment she can get.

Her fingernails and toenails are growing and her retina is forming. Her skeleton has begun to harden. All her vital organs like the brain, heart and lungs are growing.

Her muscles are also developing. You will feel her kicking now. Her movements are more quick and definitive now.

It is okay if…

• You experience cramps.
• You have a piles problem. This happens as your growing uterus puts pressure on pelvic area. This will disappear after delivery.
• You have trouble sleeping.
• You have to urinate frequently.

Stay Fit

• Continue exercises like walking and swimming
• Do exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles with back-support. Avoid exercising while lying on your back. You may feel exhausted, so take it easy. Exercise enough to energise yourself, but don't get too tired.

Special Care Tips

• Avoid slouching while sitting as it may cause backaches.
• Take frequent naps as and when you can.
• Now is a good time to discuss delivery methods with your doctor.