From the 1^st week of last period to the 13^th week called first trimester i.e. first three months of pregnancy. By the end of third month baby is already formed now baby has to grow. After third month you can share this good news with your friends and relatives.

Third Month of Pregnancy

Changes in your body

You will feel much tiredness in the third month of pregnancy. Growing baby is hard work.

At this time you will see slight rounding in your abdomen; this is because your uterus is now the size of grapefruit. It is possible you will notice a small baby bomb but for every mom there may be slight difference in timing of its visibility.

By the end of this period you will notice weight gain approx 2 kg. But with some women because of vomiting there may be weight loss so don’t worry. You will feel heaviness in breast. Now the chance of miscarriage is gone.

Baby  Development 

By the end of this month, baby is fully formed. Your baby’s arms, hand, finger, feet and toes formed. Baby can open and close its fists and mouth. 

Baby’s reproductive organs also develop. The livers produce bile. Even by this time, it is difficult to distinguish the gender of the baby in ultrasound.

 Baby’s length is almost 4 inches and its weight is about 28 gm.

Symptoms

1.      Increase in Energy

 At this time nausea and vomiting almost gone. But in some women it last for 9 month. You feel energetic. You start getting hungry.

2.    Frequent urination

Because of increased amount of blood flow, kidney needs to produce extra fluid, which then ends up in bladder so frequent urination is common in pregnancy.

3.    Increase in vaginal discharge

4.    Change in skin pigmentation

5.     Headache

6.    Dizziness

7.     Veins are visible

8.    Sleep disturbance

Some points to remember

1.      Take variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, probiotics and whole grains into your diet to maintain healthy pregnancy.

2.    Take those supplements which are prescribed by doctor. Calcium and iron supplement will starts from second trimester.

3.    You can do some mild exercise after consulting your doctor.

4.    Third month of pregnancy is most tiring so take a lot of rest.

5.     As told in previous pregnancy post doesn’t lift heavy weight.

6.    Cut down the caffeine intake.

7.     Indulge in activities that make you happy and feel good.

8.    It should be good to wear comfortable cloths.

9.    During pregnancy, excessive heat is produced in the body, so water should be drunk from time to time.

Gynecologist visit

·        Weight and blood pressure check

·        Lab test(size of abdomen)

·        Urine test

·        Blood test

·        Ultrasound

·        NT scan

Doctor will suggest you test as per your requirement so don’t worry.

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