Precautions for diseases in the third trimester

Third trimester symptoms 1: abdominal pain. Generally speaking, premature babies usually send signals to enter the pelvis in advance through various means such as abdominal pain, so severe abdominal pain in the third trimester may be a sign of premature birth. In this case, the expectant mother should go to the hospital for examination immediately.

Third trimester Symptom 2: Edema. Physiological edema will not cause adverse effects on the fetus, and it will slowly heal itself after delivery, so expectant mothers need not worry too much. Avoid foods that are too salty, indigestible, and prone to gas. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and doing some moderate exercise can also reduce edema.

Third trimester Symptom 3: Increased vaginal discharge. Under normal circumstances, at 37 weeks of pregnancy, the position of the fetus in the mother's abdomen continues to decline, the lower abdomen is swollen, and the frequency of irregular uterine contractions increases. Expectant mothers will constantly want to go to the toilet, stool frequency will increase, and vaginal discharge will increase. You need to take care to keep your body clean, because in theory, labor could come at any time.

Third trimester Symptom 4: frequent fetal movement. The fetal movement in the third trimester is generally more than 3 times per hour under normal circumstances. Fetal movement more than 30 times within 12 hours, indicating that the fetus is in good condition. However, due to the large individual differences of fetuses, some fetuses can move about 100 times in 12 hours, and less than 20 times means intrauterine hypoxia.

Third trimester Symptom 5: The fetal position is not correct. Usually, the anterior occipital position is medically called the normal fetal position. This fetal position is generally relatively smooth delivery, while other types of fetal positions are abnormal fetal positions. If the fetal position is not adjusted 1-2 weeks before the expected date of delivery, most of them need to perform a cesarean section to prevent the birth canal from compressing the umbilical cord and causing fetal hypoxia.

Precautions for nursing care in the third trimester

Note 1: Maintain correct movement posture. When walking every day, look up, straighten your back, straighten your neck, tighten your buttocks, keep your whole body balanced, and walk steadily; when you sit down, it is best to use a straight-backed chair (not a low sofa), and keep your back straight first Sit up straight, using the strength of your leg muscles to support your body so that your back and hips are comfortably on the back of the chair, with your feet flat on the floor; move your upper body forward to the front of the chair, then place your hands on the table, using your legs The upper muscles support and lift the body, so that the back is always straight, so as not to lean forward and stretch the back muscles; when standing, the back should be stretched and straightened, so that the weight of the fetus is concentrated on the muscles of the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, and is supported by These areas are supported, which prevents low back pain.

Note 2: Maintain a correct sleeping position. Sleeping position often affects sleep quality, especially in the third trimester. Avoid lying on your back for a long time, so as to avoid the enlarged uterus compressing the inferior vena cava, affecting sleep quality and fetal development. Lying on the left side is the best sleeping position for expectant mothers. When the mother-to-be gets up, the movements should be slow and orderly to avoid tension in the abdominal muscles. If you wake up and find yourself sleeping on your back, first turn your body on the bed to your side, lean your shoulders forward, bend your knees, and then use your elbows and arms to support your body, move to the side of the bed and sit up.