Pregnancy - 29
Your baby
At nearly 40cm in length, your baby now weighs 2lb 5oz or thereabouts, although by now there’s quite a variation in size and weight between babies. As your baby rushes headlong into the third trimester, you can expect him to triple in weight by the time 40 weeks are up. In many respects he’s complete now – all his organs are developed but will continue to mature as he gets ready to greet the world.
You
Sleep – or lack of it – might start to become more of an issue around now, as you face cramps, joint pain, heartburn and a need to pee regularly.
To battle the night-time blues and get some much-needed shuteye, start by sleeping on your left hand side, which can (among other things) improve your circulation, digestion, kidney and liver function. Avoid sleeping on your back from now on – it can result in palpitations and even low blood pressure.
One of the most comfortable ways to lie is to bend your knees slightly and position pillows to lend some support to your lower back, tummy, hips and joints.
Night-time trips to the toilet will become a feature of life for the next few months – so reduce your drinking before bed, but make up for it during the day. Always take a loo trip just before you snuggle down, and try to make sure you empty your bladder completely.
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