Video: Changes During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
The third trimester of pregnancy can bring physical and emotional challenges. Other parents share their experiences of the final trimester in this video
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Changes During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Viewing time: 4m 21s
What you’ll learn:
- Physical changes such as indigestion, back pain and the need for more rest are common
- The increase in size and baby weight can result in feeling more uncomfortable
- The frequency of the medical check-ups will increase to ensure baby is healthy, that mum is healthy and if there are any signs of labour
- A key part of this stage is to check on baby’s movements. If baby’s movements change or stop it’s important to seek help
- The third trimester can be the ‘nesting’ phase and preparations (and excitement) for the arrival often begin
