{"id":3048,"date":"2018-07-01T11:58:18","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T11:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/severnwishes.co.uk\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2018-07-01T11:58:18","modified_gmt":"2018-07-01T11:58:18","slug":"types-of-baby-kicks-learning-about-your-baby-and-things-to-do-in-the-third-trimester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/severnwishes.co.uk\/wordpress\/types-of-baby-kicks-learning-about-your-baby-and-things-to-do-in-the-third-trimester\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Baby Kicks, Learning About Your Baby and Things to do in the Third Trimester"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nTypes of Baby Kicks, Learning About Your Baby (Facts) and Things You Should Do In The Third Trimester<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been writing this blog post for some time now, I keep adding to it whenever I come across a great fact! Hopefully you will find this post interesting ans also beneficial if you or someone you know is pregnant. Feel free to send them to link to my website!<\/p>\n

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\n\u2729 12 Different Types of Baby Kicks\u00a0\u2729<\/b><\/p>\n

By the time you reach the middle of trimester two your baby should be making a routine for itself. This is important to take note of because these movements should remain similar\u00a0right up until the day you give birth.
\n<\/b>The Kicks Count Charity is really useful for anyone who wants to know more about how their baby should be moving during their pregnancy.
\nRemember that taking a five minute time out every couple of hours to sit or lie down and just focus on feeling your baby is a good idea.
\nDoctors recommend that healthy movements are around 10 an hour for a baby between trimester two and birth. This varies with all mothers and babies and some move more at different times of the day. But monitoring what is normal for you and your baby is extremely important. If you don’t feel any movements for a few hours contact your midwife – don’t leave it until the next day!
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\nHere are some cool facts about the different kinds of baby kicks you should feel.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Flutters – The First Feelings – Similar to Trapped Gas
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\n\u2729 Tapping or Butterfly Wings – It feels very light but if you focus you can feel it<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Kicks – You know when you’ve been kicked & the force only gets stronger<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Punches – Punches feel different to Kicks – you will learn the difference trust me<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Rolling – Looks like a Ripple across your skin – usually caused by Babies Bum during a turn<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Squirming – Baby is running out of Room and Wriggles a lot instead of Kicks<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Bubbles – this tickling feeling and popping can be Baby blowing Bubbles of Amniotic Fluid – cheeky!
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\n\u2729 Hiccups – A rhythmic\u00a0tapping or popping that goes on for a minute or so…<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Spasm like Feelings – Baby makes a Rapid Movement and you will know about it from the force!<\/b>
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\n\u2729 Nudges – Usually in Third Trimester – You’re getting Elbowed! Not much room to kick out!<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Pressure – The final new feeling will be the pressure of babies head as they descend down ready for birth…<\/b><\/p>\n

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\n\u2729 Third Trimester Feelings\u00a0\u2729<\/strong>
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So as the due date for our baby is fast approaching I thought I would share some knowledge with you all that I came across this past month or so, and I found these facts really interesting and wanted to pass them on.<\/strong>
\nI have been relatively well in my second trimester, and really enjoyed being pregnant at this stage but it’s gone by all too fast. Now that I am well into the third however I am feeling a lot more tired, lack of sleep has a lot to do with that because I’m suffering with my hips (SPD) and it can be very painful at times. Always aim to lay on your left side!<\/strong>
\nMy advice to any of you at this stage is to keep active. I have only finished work (full time on my feet) as of three weeks from my due date week but I have had a lot to do at home. Do a bit and Rest a bit, is my new motto!<\/strong>
\nHere are some great facts!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Interesting\u00a0Third Trimester Facts\u00a0\u2729<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Doctors class 28 weeks gestation and onwards as the third trimester. At this stage your baby will be as big as a Canteloupe Melon and weigh around 2 pounds!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Make sure (if you don’t already do so) that you always sleep on your left hand side of your body from now, it’s so important for your blood flow and reducing the risks to the baby!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Your partner might be able to hear the babies heartbeat from now on, in a quiet space get them to gently press an ear to your bump (where you think babies body is) and listen closely…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 At around 28\/29 weeks gestation your baby will be able to smell the same things that you smell!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 During this stage of Pregnancy your baby will receive\u00a0all the essential nutrients that it needs from the food you have eaten, it gets this first at your Digestion, and you just end up with the leftovers baby doesn’t require. Therefore it’s always important to make sure you’re getting the right minerals and vitamins from your food and (if you need it) a Pregnancy supplement.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Some women suffer with Constipation at this point of Pregnancy. Eat High Fibre Cereals as well as wholegrain or wholewheat products. Broccoli\u00a0and Cauliflower are also very good for you too!<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Don’t forget to drink plenty of Water! Pregnant women should aim for between 2 and 3 litres a day, closer to 3 if they can on warmer days.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Did you know that what you eat now can determine what baby may eat at the stage of weaning? By consuming a varied diet which includes a variety of spices, herbs and strong tastes, this can help your baby when they begin eating solid foods later in their life. Baby should recognise Garlic for example, if you ate a lot of it while you were pregnant. Fascinating\u00a0stuff!<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 You are now using an extra 900-1000 kilo-joules\u00a0of energy each and every day just to fuel that baby growing you’re doing! That is why women in the third trimester need around 250 extra calories a day added to their diet. I recommend full fat yoghurt as a snack with some fruit, and an extra bowl of cereal for how I get mine most days.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Did you know that during the third trimester you should be able to feel when your baby has the hiccups? It will feel like a rhythmic tapping or popping feeling and often lasts a couple of minutes at a time.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 After around week 34 of pregnancy your baby can put on around half a pound of weight per week.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 At around week 35 your “Nesting” instincts might kick in. (For me it was even earlier!) So don’t worry if you feel the need to clean and tidy up a lot!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Only 5% of Babies are born on their actual due date! Bare this in mind when booking time off work!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2729 Things To Do In The Third Trimester\u00a0\u2729<\/b><\/p>\n

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\n\u2729\u00a0Make Some Time For Yourself and Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729\u00a0Do Something You Won’t Be Able To Do When Baby Arrives – Like Watch That Movie<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Read To Your Baby (See my other Pregnancy blog posts about this)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 In the final weeks of pregnancy you might want to consider some batch or bulk cooking, or at least filling up your cupboards.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2729 Stay Active! Short steady walks or Swims are really beneficial.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Drink more Water! And eat more Vegetables!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729 Consider looking into your Birth Plan, Pain Relief Options, Nursery Ideas and Baby Names! (if you haven’t already!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I hope you have enjoyed reading this lifestyle and pregnancy post today. There will be many more coming up and different ones once my baby arrives too! Thanks for reading Severn Wishes today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2729\u00a0Sabrina\u00a0\u2729<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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