TIPS KEHAMILAN TRIMESTER KETIGA

* Jangan terlalu banyak makan makanan berkadar garam tinggi kerana dapat menyebabkan kejang-kejang di kaki akibat penumpukan garam yang menyumbat aliran darah di kawasan kaki.
* Jika tidur, sebaiknya ambilah posisi mengiring, terutama mengiring ke sebelah kiri. Hal ini membantu dalam melancarkan peredaran darah ibu hamil
* Lakukan senaman seperti berjoging atau berenang untuk menghindari kram-kram.
* Hindari ibu hamil mengalami perubahan suhu tubuh yang terlalu drastis. Pada masa ini pembuluh darah ibu hamil berada pada titik kepekaan yang berlebihan sehingga menjadi sensitif. Kondisi ini dapat membuat ibu hamil menjadi cepat lelah.
* Jika terasa ingin selalu buang air kecil, jangan pernah menahannya, kerana hal ini dapat menyebabkan infeksi pada saluran pundi kencing.
* Ibu hamil lebih baik melakukan aromaterapi atau relaksasi agar jiwa dan perasaan ibu hamil tenang menghadapi persalinan
* Perbanyaklah istirahat untuk menyimpan energi menjelang persalinan.
* Lakukanlah urutan-urutan ringan dan lembut di seputar kaki. Urut menggunakan ibu jari setiap malam.
Tips Menjelang Persalinan

* Mulailah melakukan persiapan fizikal dan mental untuk menghadapi proses persalinan. Persiapan ini sangat penting, terutama bagi calon ibu yang akan melahirkan untuk pertama kalinya dan ingin melahirkan secara normal. Dengan pesiapan mental, calon ibu dipastikan agar melewati persalinan dengan rileks dan penuh pemahaman akan apa dan mengapa hal tersebut harus terjadi.
* Bersiaplah mengalami kontraksi pada hari-hari menjelang persalinan.
* jangan panik bila ibu hamil mengalami kontraksi yang berlangsung beberapa minit lalu mereda atau menghilang. Namun jika kontraksi ini disertai dengan keluarnya cairan, baik cairan bening maupun darah, segeralah menghubungi doktor atau bidan atau segera pergi ke hospital.
* Jangan panik jika tiba-tiba air ketuban pecah saat ibu hamil sedang berdiri, kerana jalan lahir akan otomatik tertutup oleh berat badan bayi. Segeralah hubungi doktor atau bidan atau pergi ke hospital.

Pregnancy Sleep

As your baby's birth gets closer, you may find that a good night's sleep is only a hazy memory. It's normal for your sleep to get worse in the third trimester. And if this is the case for you, you're not alone. More than half of pregnant women rate their sleep as poor at this time. 

Why can’t I get comfortable sleep in my third trimester? 

By the third trimester, your bump is simply too big to allow you to lie down comfortably. Try sleeping on your left side with pillows wedged between your legs and behind your back. 

One small study has suggested that women who go to sleep on their left side are less likely to have a stillborn baby than those that sleep in any other position. 

However, we don't understand what exactly causes stillbirth and many factors are involved. This study only looked at sleep-related factors, such as snoring, getting up to go the loo, as well as sleeping position. More research is needed into sleep patterns before we can draw any firm conclusions over sleeping positions. 

In the final four to six weeks, if you really can't get comfy in bed, you may find you get your best rest propped up in a comfy chair or sofa instead. 

Why do I keep needing the loo again? 

Remember your early pregnancy days, when it seemed as though you spent more time in the loo than out of it? Well, here we are again. This time it's thanks to your growing baby, who's putting pressure on your bladder. 

You can try to reduce the number of night-time trips to the loo by cutting back on drinks in the evening. And make sure you completely empty your bladder on each trip to the loo by leaning forward when you wee. 

What else might disturb my sleep in the third trimester? 

You may find your sleep interrupted by a whole host of pregnancy niggles. These can include:

restless leg syndrome

backache

leg cramps

snoring

itching (see your doctor if you have severe itching)

heartburn

vivid dreams

your baby's movements

Although you can ease some of these disturbances, it's likely that you will have to endure a few sleepless nights. Think of this time as a dress rehearsal for life after your baby is born! 

Will lack of sleep in my third trimester harm my baby? 

No. Sleeplessness is very common in the late stages of pregnancy, but it won’t harm your baby. However, it can make you feel run down and exhausted. It's also possible that a severe lack of sleep in the last few weeks of pregnancy can mean a longer labour. Severe sleep deprivation may also increase your chances of having a caesarean section. 

Listen to your body and rest when you can. If you can't sleep at night, it's fine to take naps to catch up during the day. See our tips for getting a good night’s sleep during pregnancy.

Anak Mama - 31 Minggu

Lengan bayi anda, kaki dan badan terus membesar - dan akhirnya sama padan dengan saiz kepala bayi anda. Beratnya lebih kurang 3.3. paun / 1.5 kilogram dan dia sudah kelihatan seperti bayi baru lahir. Ukuran panjangnya lebih kurang 16 inci / 41 sentimeter dari mercu kepala ke jari kaki. 

Anda mungkin sedar yang bayi anda tidak lagi bergerak sebegitu giat seperti dahulu. Jangan bimbang; dia tidak lagi mempunyai begitu banyak ruang dalam uterus anda. Selagi anda terasa dia menggeliang-geliut, anda tahu dia sihat sejahtera. Jangan tak percaya pula, dia masih perlu membesar lebih banyak lagi. Dia dijangka boleh naik berat badan dua paun / 900 gram lagi sebelum kelahiran. 

Organ bayi anda terus mematang dan dia membuang air kecil dari pundi kencingnya: Ini persediaan yang baik untuk melatih dia kencing selepas kelahiran. Tak lama lagi anda boleh meramal apakah yang diidam-idamkan oleh bayi anda - skan otak menunjukkan yang fetus mempunyai waktu-waktu tidur bermimpi pada bulan kelapan. 

Anda mungkin telah meningkat berat badan sebanyak tiga hingga empat paun / 1.3 hingga 1.8 kilogram pada bulan ini. Adalah normal bagi berat badan naik satu paun / 460 gram seminggu semasa trimester terakhir sebab bayi anda mengalami satu lonjakan pertumbuhan terakhir sebelum dia dilahirkan. 

Pakar-pakar menyatakan bahawa setiap bayi berkembang secara berlainan - walaupun semasa dalam kandungan. Muka surat-muka surat di bahagian ini disediakan untuk memberi maklumat umum mengenai perkembangan fetus dalam rahim. 

Anak Mama - 30 Minggu

From now on, your baby will gain weight fast. His lungs and digestive tract are nearly mature and he's probably been able to open and shut his eyes for a while now, so he can see inside you. Read more information on your baby's development this week. 

You've probably gained quite a bit this month - typically 1.4-1.8 kg/3-4 lb. Gaining 450 g/1 lb a week is quite normal during the last three months. Your baby's demands for nutrients are at their greatest in the final pre-birth growth spurt. You may love or loathe your increasing size - either way, remind yourself of 50 reasons why it's great to be pregnant. 

It's never too late to stop smoking, as your baby will benefit from an increased oxygen supply within days of you quitting. Try to encourage those close to you who smoke to give up, too - not only will this help you to stop smoking but it may help your baby in the longer term. Research has shown that babies are at higher risk of cot death / SIDS if a parent or caregiver smokes around them. 

Getting a good night's sleep can become more difficult again in the third trimester. As your bump grows, getting and staying comfortable is harder and you may find pressure on your bladder means midnight trips to the loo make an unwelcome but necessary return. Vivid dreams can also affect the quality of your sleep leaving you feeling disturbed or inspired! Don't forget to ask your husband about his dreams, too.

Anak Mama - 29 Minggu

Your baby's brain is growing rapidly, and the head is getting longer to accommodate it. If you're having a boy, his testicles are moving from their location near the kidneys through the groin. If you're having a girl, her clitoris is relatively prominent because her still small labia don't yet cover it. That will happen in the last few weeks before birth. Read more information on your baby's development this week. 

As your appetite increases to match your baby's third trimester growth spurt, try to resist eating too many cakes, sweets and fast food snacks - follow our tips for eating well at this stage of pregnancy. Make sure you're getting enough iron, which helps your baby make red blood cells. Iron supplements can make you constipated so it's a good idea to try to boost your iron intake first by including sources such as meat, leafy greens, and fortified cereal in your diet along with fibre-rich foods to help things move along smoothly. 

If you haven't already adapted your exercise regime, now is a good time to introduce some activities to help your body to stretch and open up ready for the birth. Why not try to find a yoga class specifically for pregnant women? Not only will it help you to breathe deeply, but the instructor will show you stretches which may help you get into and maintain comfortable positions in labour. Even the occasional stretch and wiggle can help you avoid pregnancy niggles such as leg cramps - so get moving and stretching! 

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