And because water helps relieve and prevent constipation, drinking a lot of it is doubly good for you! A warm sitz bath and witch hazel pads can help, and so does spending plenty of time on your feet—sitting too long puts pressure on the blood vessels affected by the hemorrhoids. Constipation is another cause of hemorrhoids, so do what you can to keep everything running smoothly. Wind down for the evening Get your mind and body ready for bed each evening, and you may have a better chance of sleeping through the night.
Try a few gentle prenatal yoga stretches at night to soothe aches and pains, eat at least three hours before bedtime to give your meal time to digest and skip the late-night TV talk shows or social media scrolling—the light from screens can mess with your body clock, preventing you from falling asleep. If you need something to help you doze off, read a few pages of a book instead. Medical content was reviewed November by Sherry A.
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Popular links under Toddler Toddler Month by Month. Baby Products. Blurry vision. And if only you could sleep at night! Remember to take frequent walks, eat foods with lots of fiber think: leafy greens and drink lots of water to get things moving. What a vicious cycle! Straining when you go to the bathroom can cause this other not-at-all-fun symptom—and so can all the extra weight baby is putting on your rectum.
To ease hemorrhoids , work on the constipation and try different sitting and standing positions to ease some of the pressure on the area. However, if your baby comes early, then your leave will start the day after the birth. It will also automatically kick in if you're off work with a pregnancy-related illness in the four weeks before the week that your baby is due. If you want to change the date when you start your leave, then you will need to give your employer at least 28 days' notice, or let them know why this isn't possible.
Many women will carry on working, right up until the birth, and that suits them — you need to do what's right for you. Talk to your partner, and midwife or doctor, and ask for their advice if you need help deciding when it's time to stop. Above all, listen to your body — as mother always knows best. If you're unsure about your rights to maternity leave and pay, then use the Government's calculator or contact your local Citizen's Advice.
Your top tip is to sleep on your side! Your breasts could feel huge and they may be leaking small amounts of yellowish colostrum. If your breasts are sore, then it may help to wear a light bra at night, and a more supportive bra during the day. Tommy's the baby charity has produced a pregnancy guide on 10 common pregnancy complaints.
Get more tips and advice on your pregnancy, baby and parenting sent to your inbox. Subscribe to Start4Life pregnancy, baby and toddler emails What does my baby look like? Your baby, or foetus, is around 45cm long from head to heel, and weighs about 2. Your baby is curled up inside your womb, with the little legs bent up towards the chest. There's not a lot of space in there, but you should still feel your baby shifting around and see your bump change shape too.
Can you work out where their bottom is? If you've got a little boy in there, then his testicles will be descending from his abdomen into his scrotum. When he's born, his genitals may look quite enlarged — this is swelling caused by extra fluid or a late rush of hormones, it goes down after a few days. Get a drink, put your feet up, and read all about the kind of care that you should expect when you have your baby.
You can also attend antenatal appointments during paid work time. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth. Even if you've had children before, antenatal classes are still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you. Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos. Ask your midwife or GP for support.
We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day. Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Some may still be there at birth, but it will probably go away soon afterwards.
Your baby is also putting on weight , as fat is being stored under the skin. Baby fat not only looks cute, but it is critically important in helping your baby regulate their body temperature. Because your baby is getting so big, their legs are usually bent and held near the trunk due to a lack of room by this point. That means you may feel less activity but notice more pronounced movements, such as a foot or hand moving along the inside of your belly. The vernix caseosa helps your babies regulate their temperature and protects their skin against water loss.
It also plays a role in immunity. Stand by, because those symptoms will continue right up until you go into labor. Here are some ways to get relief:. Try to nap during the day if you can. When you get up, do so slowly. Your blood may tend to pool a little in your extremities when sitting or lying down.
If you rise too quickly, you may feel lightheaded or you may even faint. Heartburn and indigestion may be more likely with your expanding uterus squeezing against your stomach and other internal organs. As much as you may crave something spicy to eat, be especially aware of foods that trigger heartburn.
Maybe take a break from those foods and look forward to eating them again down the road. Eat small bland meals and small snacks between meals. You may actually get a little break from the heartburn department, as baby will be moving down into the lower part of your uterus around now.
This is a good time to familiarize yourself with the birthing process. Also, learn where the entrance to the emergency department is, just in case. Go ahead and fill out any pre-registration paperwork and talk with your doctor about pain management options for the big day.
And if you have any questions about the delivery itself, make a list and go over them with your healthcare provider. If you have a low risk pregnancy, you may be planning a home birth. Speak with your midwife or doctor about anything you may need to have on hand at home.
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