Your Pregnancy Journey
You are slowly inching closer to the last few weeks of your pregnancy. At this stage you are probably experiencing different changes in your body, in your bottocks, waist etc. Your breasts will also change in size and will feel tender and sore in different parts of your pregnancy trimesters. By now you are probably already using a good pregnancy bra. If not please look at investing in one. At this stage your breasts may also leak colostrum. However the presence or absence of colostrum during pregnancy is not indicative of the amount of breast milk you will produce in the post natal period.
You could look at buying a few maternity essentials to keep you comfortable and happy during your pregnancy
1. MATERNITY BRAS: This is a very wise investment. The first pregnancy change even before you miss your period is breast changes. The breast becomes tender and sore, and the areola darkens. It is important to wear the right bra for comfort and to prevent sagging. You may have to change sizes frequently, so don’t buy too many pieces. Always remember to try them on before buying.
2. MASSAGE LOTION: Pregnancy changes are most prominent in the abdomen, breast and buttocks. Use a vitamin E based massage oil or lotion from the 12th week on to help reduce the incidence of stretch marks. You can continue using this even post delivery.
3. MATERNITY CLOTHES: You may be able to use your regular clothes up to the 5th month, but invest in a couple of maternity pants and jeans which you can mix and match with various tops. Choose basic and neutral colours as this will help you to stretch your wardrobe.
4. SUPPORT PILLOW: Shaped like a wedge, this pillow supports the abdomen when you sleep and can offer lumbar support when you sit. Contact Awww for details on this today
5. BODY PILLOW: A body pillow will help support your back and your legs when you sleep. The pillow also helps you to maintain your side sleeping position and will prevent you from rolling over on your back. Contact Awww for details on this today
You will now also be visiting the doctor once in two weeks. If your blood group is RH negative the doctor will recommend an antibody check.
Baby’s growth
Your baby at this stage has extensively developed but is still quite tiny in size. The baby is now about 38cms long and weighs app.900 gms. In some pregnancies if the baby is born now he/she has a good chance of survival.