By the 34th week, expecting mothers start to feel breathless. This is because the increasing size of the uterus pushes the other body parts around. It also starts pushing pressure on the diaphragm, due to which the lungs are not able to expand fully. If the breathlessness worsens, then a doctor should...

Women tend to suffer from indigestion and heartburn around the 33rd week of their pregnancy. Eating small meals from time to time may help alleviate this problem. Some of them develop bleeding gums or cavities in their teeth. This is mainly caused due to changes in the blood pressure inside the body....

Around the 32nd week of their pregnancy, women may seem to experience slight contractions. This is a ‘false labor’ symptom, and is preparing the body for the actual labor. These contractions might get uncomfortable in some cases. Women are advised to keep changing their positions to bring comfort...

In the 31st week of their pregnancy, women feel the need to urinate quite often. By this time, they also have trouble sleeping. This is because of their increased weight. They should sleep on their side, as this is not only a comfortable position for expectant mothers to sleep in, but also because it...

Expectant mothers will feel extremely fatigued and exhausted around this time. This is caused by the increased levels of progesterone in the body. They should continue to go on short walks or do light exercises at this stage. Women may also start feeling anxious, as now they are eagerly waiting for their...

The 29th week of pregnancy is when the mother starts seeing her stomach gets bigger at a much faster pace. The maximum amount of weight gained by women during their pregnancies, takes place during this week onward. Well-balanced diet which includes fiber, vitamins, minerals, and calcium must continue....

Week 28 is the beginning of the third and the last trimester of the pregnancy. With only three months to go before the baby is born, parents can prepare for an addition to their family. They can buy clothes, stock up on diapers, and even think of names for the newborn. By the time women are ready to...

27th week signifies the end of the second trimester of the pregnancy. Women, at this stage, are advised to eat nutritious, well-balanced food that also includes the requisite amounts of calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Fresh fruits should also be included in the diet. Greasy or oily food should be avoided...

Contractions, known as the Braxton Hicks contractions start appearing on a regular basis to women who have entered the 26th week of their pregnancy. There should not be a matter of concern for the mothers-to-be, as these contractions are painless and help them prepare for their labor. They may continue...

The expectant mothers gain quite some weight by the 25th week of their pregnancy. The increased weight somewhat reduces their mobility, but even then the doctors encourage the women to go for small walks. Some form of light exercise can also be done by women. This will help in reducing the stiffness...