You’ve battled through the morning sickness, the need to pee constantly and the constant hunger cravings. And now your pregnancy is entering its biggest, and thankfully, final hurdle. While reaching the end of your pregnancy is an exciting time with a baby on the way, it can also be one of the most challenging, as you enter your most uncomfortable phase of pregnancy.
While you may not be able to make all of your aches and pains go away, there are things you can do to help you feel a little more comfortable as you get ready for your baby’s arrival.
Keep moving
While it may not always sound easy to keep moving at the end of the pregnancy, it can work wonders for your body, and your mind. Exercise is one way to boost your energy levels, and it can help alleviate some of your pains. Before doing any form of exercise, make sure you speak to your doctor first and monitor how you’re feeling throughout. If something doesn’t feel right, stop what you’re doing and speak to your doctor.
Walking and swimming can be low-impact forms of pregnancy that will help you stay active. You can also check out specialist pregnancy workout classes like pre-natal yoga and Pilates for programs that are designed around you.
Visit a chiropractor or try a pregnancy massage
If you’re dealing with pelvic pain, back pain, and other forms of pain caused by pregnancy, then a pregnancy massage or visit to the chiropractor can work wonders. The Webster’s Technique benefits include helping to reduce pain and discomfort, as well as helping with fetal positioning, better pelvic balance, and more. A visit to an expert who deals with pre-natal cases can help you get dedicated advice to help you feel more comfortable at this stage of your pregnancy.
Try a pregnancy pillow (or an alternative)
Pregnancy pillows can be used throughout each stage of your pregnancy, but many people find them most useful in the final stages. They can help support your bump, back and other parts of your body to help take the weight off for a more restful sleep.
You can try various techniques to help with sleep during your third trimester, or you can consider finding a more comfortable spot to sleep in – whatever works best for you!
Dress for comfort
Your clothing can make a big difference to how you feel day to day during the end stages of pregnancy. Opt for loose clothing that keeps you at a comfortable temperature – you don’t want to feel trapped in anything too tight. If you’re going to work, you may want to take a change of clothes to wear if you start feeling too uncomfortable.
It’s normal to struggle with the last stages of pregnancy, and many women will share your misery. Finding ways to be more comfortable can help you enjoy these last weeks, so that you can get excited about what’s to come. Hang in there, mamma, you can do it!
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