third trimester

  • Sex During Pregnancy: What's His Problem?

    We've interviewed hundreds of men around the world for our Being Dad films and color, religion or nationality doesn't matter; some men can have sex during pregnancy and some can't. Many women have told us that when their man tells them they aren't interested or can't do it that they perceived it was because he didn't find them attractive in their later stages of pregnancy.

  • Beginner's Pace for Fitness During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 26 years old and 36 weeks pregnant with my first. I was about 25 pounds overweight prior to the pregnancy, and while I realize that I'll be losing quite a bit through delivery and the subsequent few weeks just due to natural processes, I feel absolutely enormous now!

  • The 411 on Nesting and Pregnancy

    Nesting is not only for birds. As humans, we nest, but in a different way. As our due date gets closer we naturally start to prepare for our new baby. For some women nesting includes setting up the baby's room and just a basic surface cleaning. For others, nesting is taken very seriously using a tooth brush to get to every nick-n-cranny.

  • Pregnancy - His Third Trimester Concerns

    Trimester 3 and we are into the playoffs! It's business time! As you start to burst at the seams, he may be finally coming out of denial. The pregnancy is pretty real now and his worries will start to turn toward you and the baby. What are his concerns as the birth draws near?

  • Third Trimester Sickness

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 34 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have had a rather tough pregnancy and although it was planned, at this point I just want to give up! I have gestational diabetes (managed with diet) and PIH and have been on bed rest since week 30.

  • Sex During Pregnancy: The Great Divide

    It's down to the last trimester and your partner is really looking pregnant. This is where for half of you out there the question of sex during pregnancy can become problematic. Yes, you still find your wife attractive but the thought of having sex with her bothers you. Fear not...you are not alone.

  • The Elite Athlete in the Third Trimester

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am now 29 weeks pregnant. I just wanted to know if it is safe to use the elliptical machine without the arm handles at the gym. Before I got pregnant I would stay on it for 2 hours / 13 miles. I do at least an hour now at the low intense level.

    I have asked 3 doctors at the practice during my appointments and everyone has a different answer. I don't know what I should do, and going to the gym makes me feel better and have been going everyday for 10 years. Is it safe?

    Thank You,
    Kat

  • Amniotic Band

    QUESTION

    Dear Ms. Ultrasound,
    Hello, I had an ultrasound today at my OB's office to determine the size of my baby as I have gestational diabetes, and during the ultrasound, the sonographer detected what seems to be an amniotic band. I'm currently 35 weeks, and have had three previous ultrasounds that never detected this.

  • Yummy Treats for Swollen Feet

    Pregnancy isn't only a time for treats for two, it's also a time to treat poor, swollen feet. Here are some of the best, homemade foot soaks that will sooth away those third trimester blues.

  • Third Trimester: Last Weeks' Anxieties

    The third trimester the worries switch from what crib or bedding to such concerns as: What if I don't bond with him/her right away? or What if my midwife doesn't answer the phone? The weeks leading up to the birth can be tiring, exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Shellie shares ways to easy your discomfort and your mind.

  • Sex During Pregnancy: What's His Problem?

    We've interviewed hundreds of men around the world for our Being Dad films and color, religion or nationality doesn't matter; some men can have sex during pregnancy and some can't. Many women have told us that when their man tells them they aren't interested or can't do it that they perceived it was because he didn't find them attractive in their later stages of pregnancy.

  • Third Trimester: Last Weeks' Anxieties

    The third trimester the worries switch from what crib or bedding to such concerns as: What if I don't bond with him/her right away? or What if my midwife doesn't answer the phone? The weeks leading up to the birth can be tiring, exciting and terrifying all at the same time. Shellie shares ways to easy your discomfort and your mind.

  • Sandy's Surprise -- Full Term

    My body must be sending me all kinds of mothering hormones now that I'm so close to my due date, because my love for him has graduated from that "I-love-you-like-a-cute-fuzzy-animal" love to a definite mommy-baby kind of love.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 37

    I had my final physical therapy appointment this week. It went rather quick. I haven't been able to keep up with the harder exercises, but I have been doing my best to do what light exercises I can. My therapist was so nice though and said I can call her anytime if I have questions or concerns.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 36

    I feel like such an idiot today! I cannot help but laugh at myself, but it was a little scary too! Today, I wanted to get out of the house and visit a local craft store.

  • Sex During Pregnancy: The Great Divide

    It's down to the last trimester and your partner is really looking pregnant. This is where for half of you out there the question of sex during pregnancy can become problematic. Yes, you still find your wife attractive but the thought of having sex with her bothers you. Fear not...you are not alone.

  • Tristine's Triumph -- Entry 35

    I finally made it to the 28 weeks! I am so excited to have made it this far. This was the first major milestone that I felt like celebrating. If I were feeling better, I would be dancing around the house!

  • Third Trimester Sickness

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 34 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have had a rather tough pregnancy and although it was planned, at this point I just want to give up! I have gestational diabetes (managed with diet) and PIH and have been on bed rest since week 30.

  • Yummy Treats for Swollen Feet

    Pregnancy isn't only a time for treats for two, it's also a time to treat poor, swollen feet. Here are some of the best, homemade foot soaks that will sooth away those third trimester blues.

  • Beginner's Pace for Fitness During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 26 years old and 36 weeks pregnant with my first. I was about 25 pounds overweight prior to the pregnancy, and while I realize that I'll be losing quite a bit through delivery and the subsequent few weeks just due to natural processes, I feel absolutely enormous now!

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