Third trimester screening test

Pregnancy is one of the most sensitive times that every woman experiences in her life.... That's why this period requires many tests and tests.... The screening test for the third trimester of pregnancy is one of these tests.... These tests complement the first trimester and second trimester the second trimester This article is about screy tests.. month of pregnancy.

Third trimester of pregnancy

The third trimester is the last stage of pregnancy....This period includes weeks 29 to 40 or months 7, 8, and 9....During these three months, your baby grows, develops, and begins to change positions to prepare for birth.

Now that you're in your third trimester, you're at the end of your pregnancy journey....just a few weeks to go, but this part of your pregnancy can be the most challenging.

In this article, you will learn what to expect in the third trimester of pregnancy... You will also find out which symptoms are normal and which should be referred to the best obstetrician-gynecologist.

Third trimester screening test and new fetal developments

Your baby continues to grow in the third trimester... At the end of the day, a full-term baby is usually between 19 and 21 inches long and weighs between 6 and 9 pounds.

The child develops in other important aspects in the third trimester of pregnancy.... At this stage he is able to:

Watch.
Hear it.
Suck your thumb.
to cry.

The baby's brain also continues to grow....His lungs and kidneys are maturing....The bones on top of the baby's skull are soft to facilitate the birthing process....At this stage, most babies have blue eyes and they stay this color for a few days or weeks after birth.

During the third trimester, the vernix caseosa, which is a protective covering, covers the fetal skin.... Soft body hair called langus falls and disappears almost at the end of week 40.

Third trimester screening test and third trimester changes in the mother's body

1) Abdominal pain

As the baby grows, more space is taken up in your abdomen....this can cause pain and discomfort....you may find it difficult to get comfortable in bed at night....you may even find it difficult to take a deep breath....so keep this in mind when doing your third trimester pregnancy screening test.

2) back pain

The extra weight you've gained will put more pressure on your back and cause pain. Also, as the ligaments loosen in preparation for labor, you may feel discomfort in your pelvis.

To reduce pressure on your back, try practicing good posture....sit up straight and use a chair that provides good support....sleep on your side at night with a pillow between your legs.

Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes that create a good arch... Use a heating pad to relieve back pain.

3) Bleeding

Some light bleeding at the end of pregnancy may be a sign of labor, but sometimes spotting can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as placenta previa (a pair that is poorly developed and covers the cervix), placental abruption (separation of the placenta from the uterine wall) or premature birth... As soon as you see bleeding, call your doctor and be sure to pay attention to this during the third trimester screening test.

4) Braxton Hicks contractions

You may start to feel mild contractions, which are exercises to prepare the uterus for the actual birth... Braxton Hicks contractions are often not as intense as actual labor, but they can be very similar to labor and eventually turn into labor.

The main difference is that the real contractions gradually get closer and closer together and become more intense. If your face flushes after contractions and you feel short of breath, or if it happens regularly, call your doctor.

5) Breast enlargement

By the end of pregnancy, your breasts will have grown more than 2 pounds.... Be careful to wear supportive underwear so your back doesn't hurt.... Near your due date, you may see a yellow fluid from your nipples.... This substance is called colostrum.... This substance will feed your baby for the first few days after birth>

6) Real dreams

Usually in the third trimester, more realistic dreams or nightmares are seen.... This may disturb your sleep.... These hallucinations and absurd dreams are probably caused by changing pregnancy hormone levels.

7) Clumsiness

You may feel clumsy or off balance during your 3rd trimester screening test....you may drop things....part of that is because you've gained extra weight in your abdominal area....this makes it harder to balance.

8) Secretion

You may notice more vaginal discharge in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Closer to labor, you may notice a thick, clear, or slightly bloody discharge....this is your mucus plug and a sign that your cervix is starting to dilate in preparation for labor.

If you suddenly notice fluid coming out, it may mean that your water sac has ruptured (although only about 8% of pregnant women rupture their water sac before contractions begin).... Call your doctor as soon as possible after the water sac ruptures.

9) Fatigue

Maybe you felt energetic during your second trimester, but now you feel tired.. Carrying extra weight, waking up multiple times during the night to go to the bathroom, and dealing with the anxiety of getting ready for a baby can all take a toll on your energy levels.

Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly to motivate yourself.... When you feel tired, try to take a nap or at least sit down and rest for a few minutes.... Now you have to save all your energy for when the baby is born and you really can't sleep.

10) Frequency of urination

Now that your baby is older, his head may be pressing on your bladder.. This extra pressure means you have to go to the bathroom more often - including several times each night..

Use a padded shirt to absorb any leaks.... Tell your doctor if you have pain or burning while urinating.... These could be signs of a urinary infection.

11) heartburn and constipation

These symptoms are caused by the body producing too much of a hormone called progesterone... This hormone causes certain muscles to relax, such as the muscles in the esophagus that normally hold food and acids in the stomach and the muscles that move digested food through the intestines.

To eliminate heartburn, try to eat frequent and small meals throughout the day and avoid fatty, spicy and acidic foods (such as citrus fruits).

For constipation, increase your fiber intake and drink more fluids to help your bowels move more easily. If heartburn or constipation really bothers you, talk to your doctor about medications that may be safe for you to relieve symptoms.

12) Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are actually varicose veins.. thus, the swollen blue or purple veins that develop around the anus.... These veins may enlarge during pregnancy due to the increase in blood flow in them and the increase in pressure caused by the weight of pregnancy in this area.

To relieve itching and discomfort, try sitting in a hot tub or frying pan.... Ask your doctor about using an over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointment or laxative.

13) Breast leakage

In late pregnancy, you may notice a liquid called colostrum leaking from your nipples. Colostrum feeds the baby shortly after birth until milk is produced.

14) Sciatica

Nerve pain that spreads from the back to the buttocks and down the legs is more likely in the third trimester of pregnancy. Sciatica may be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy or pressure on the sciatic nerve by the growing body of the child.

Sciatica pain can come and go or be constant. Yoga, massage or physical therapy are ways to relieve the pain, but it usually goes away after the baby is born.

15) Shortness of breath

As the uterus grows, it rises until it sits just below the ribcage, leaving less room for the lungs to expand...Extra pressure on the lungs can make breathing more difficult.

16) spider veins and varicose veins

Your blood flow has increased to deliver more blood to the growing baby... This increased blood flow can cause small red veins, called spider veins, to appear on the skin.

Spider veins may get worse in the third trimester of pregnancy, but should disappear as soon as the baby is born. The pressure on the legs from the growing baby can cause the leg veins to swell and turn blue or purple.

These veins are called varicose veins... Although there is no way to prevent varicose veins, you can prevent them from getting worse by taking these steps:

Getting up and moving during the day
Wearing support socks
Putting your feet on a stool when you have to sit for a long time.

17) stretch marks

Skin stretch marks may appear on the breasts, hips, stomach or thighs, these stretch marks are a type of scar that appear due to the stretching of the skin during pregnancy....Skin stretch marks are not seen in all people.... But if it occurs, it can be seen in red, purple, pink or brown colors.

18) Swelling

These days, you may feel that your ring is tighter and you may notice that your ankles and face look swollen... Mild swelling is the result of excess fluid retention (edema).

In order to reduce the swelling, put your feet on a stool or box when you sit for a long time and raise your legs when you sleep... If you suddenly start swelling, tell your doctor immediately... because it may be a sign of pre-eclampsia which is one of the dangerous complications of pregnancy.

19) Weight gain

The goal for weight gain in the third trimester is to gain 1/2 to 1 pound per week... By the end of your pregnancy, you should have gained a total of about 25 to 35 pounds (if you started your pregnancy overweight or underweight, your doctor may have recommended a little or a lot of weight gain).

The amount of weight that has increased includes the weight of the baby plus the placenta, amniotic fluid, increased blood volume and fluid volume, and enlarged breast tissue.... If your baby looks too small or too big based on your belly size, your doctor will do an ultrasound to check the baby's growth.

Warning signs about third trimester screening test

The presence of any of these symptoms during your third trimester screening test could be a sign that something is wrong with your pregnancy. Don't wait until your prenatal appointment to talk about the problem. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor right away:

Severe abdominal pain or cramps
Severe nausea or vomiting
Bleeding
dizziness
Pain or burning when urinating

Dear ones, to know about the third trimester screening test, it is better to visit a gynecologist and obstetrician... It is possible to book an appointment online through the GCORP LLC website. Access to the contact number and address of the office is also possible through GCORP LLC.