In the third trimester of pregnancy, as the fetus and uterus gradually increase, the body of the pregnant woman becomes more and more cumbersome. Such a large uterus can compress the surrounding organs and tissues, causing the pregnant woman to experience various physical discomforts, such as pubic pain, Leg cramps at night, sleep restriction and constipation, etc., how to deal with this problem.

How to deal with adverse reactions in the third trimester?

1. Gastrointestinal discomfort

In the third trimester, as the uterus enlarges, the surrounding organs can be squeezed , thereby causing gastrointestinal discomfort, weakening gastrointestinal motility, affecting the body’s absorption of nutrients. In this case, it is necessary to take the principle of small meals and frequent meals to avoid increasing the burden on the stomach; when the stomach pain is unbearable, a semi-sitting position can be adopted; choose easy-to-digest foods such as millet porridge or chicken cakes to promote stomach function recover.

2. Pain in the pubic bone

The fetus develops rapidly in the third trimester, and the uterus of the pregnant woman gradually increases , the weight also increases, making the pubic gap gradually wider, resulting in pain. During this period, unnecessary activities should be reduced, and no matter what exercise you do, you must pay attention to slowness; eat more calcium-containing foods such as green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and dried shrimps, etc., and supplement calcium under the guidance of a doctor if necessary; sit or stand for a long time. It can compress the legs and pelvis, so the time spent sitting and standing for a long time should be reduced, and the legs should not be crossed when sitting.

3. Leg cramps

The third trimester of pregnancy can increase the pressure on the legs, making them prone to cramps and swelling. During this period, you should eat more foods containing vitamins and calcium, such as milk, yogurt, nuts or beans, etc.; massage your leg muscles properly, and put your feet up when you sleep to promote blood circulation and prevent leg and foot cramps; wear comfortable shoes And forgiving clothes, the heel cannot exceed three centimeters.

4. Constipation

Due to changes in hormone levels in the body after pregnancy, a large amount of progesterone Secretion, coupled with the enlarged uterus compresses the intestines, reduces the activity, slows down the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, and is prone to constipation. Therefore, you should actively adjust your diet, drink more water, and eat more foods containing dietary fiber such as fresh vegetables and fruits to provide power for gastrointestinal motility; choose moderate exercise programs when your body allows, such as walking or yoga for pregnant women, which is beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract. Peristalsis, promote food digestion and absorption; regulate emotions, face everything with a positive and optimistic attitude, and maintain a happy mood to maintain metabolism.

5, sleep restricted< /p>

Because of the heavy burden on the body of pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy, coupled with physical discomfort and anxiety, sleep disorders such as tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep or waking up at night. Such pregnant women should exercise appropriately during the day, consume excess energy, help improve sleep quality, and promote natural labor in the later stage; they should not drink too much water before going to bed, so as not to wake up frequently and affect sleep at night; cultivate a good sleep pattern, on time Get up and go to sleep on time.

6. Increased uterine contractions

A pregnant woman becomes extremely nervous when she is about to give birth , coupled with frequent fetal movement, prone to false uterine contractions. In this case, the breathing rhythm should be adjusted, and the attention should be actively diverted; the number of false uterine contractions should be reduced by walking.

A message from the doctor

Correctly respond to the above conditions in the third trimester If this kind of discomfort cannot be improved by various means, so that the symptoms worsen, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, so as not to affect the development of the fetus. In addition, the frequency of obstetric examinations should be increased in the third trimester, especially fetal heart rate monitoring at least once a week before delivery.

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