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Please share an interesting fact about having a healthy third trimester.

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: Your baby gains the most weight during the third trimester. About a pound every 2 weeks.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Dr. Kathleen Gilmore answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Ignore: During your third trimester, be sure to maintain good hydration to avoid premature contractions.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Ignore: Walk, passive stretching, diet and light exercise.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Rest: Be sure to keep stressful situations away and get plenty of rest.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't push yourself too much.If you back or legs hurt,take the opportunity to sit down!!Comfort!!

Answered 3/3/2015

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Ignore: Rest every 2-3 hours with legs elevated. Recline left-side down to limit uterus pressure on veins.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Ignore: Continue to wear your seatbelt throughout your pregnancy, keeping lapbelt low over the hip bones.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: 1 in 8 women deliver by 37 weeks, if you are unsure about any feelings you have - see your doctor.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Dr. Susan Mueller answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: It is not uncommon to notice some discharge from the breasts, so pick up some breast pads.

Answered 5/12/2015

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Many: Many women find that migraines improve during the second and third trimesters!

Answered 5/23/2016

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Ignore: Take time for yourself and your partner before the baby comes.

Answered 2/25/2018

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