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Please provide some do's and don'ts on having a healthy third trimester.

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Keep walking. Keep moving. Do stretches to maintain a healthy back!

Answered 9/5/2016

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Ignore: Stay hydrated and active. Get plenty of sleep. Eat healthy and avoid salty foods.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Do. keep appts. Do eat healthy. Don't gain excess weight. Don't smoke, drink, or use drugs.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Ignore: Watch weight, eat healthy, exercise daily, weekly prenatal visits, MD for contractions or leakage.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Ignore: Listen to your body. If tired, rest. Keep hydrated, avoid being in extreme temperatures.

Answered 10/18/2014

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Ignore: Rest with legs elevated every 2-3 hours. Best position is to recline on your side - left side down.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: One major complication of the third trimester is preeclampsia. Take magnesium 300-400 mg/day.

Answered 11/10/2019

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Ignore: Continue mild exercise while reducing carbohydrates in diet to limit weight gain.

Answered 12/26/2019

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