This is the last stage in pregnancy i.e the third trimester where some ladies become increasingly uncomfortable as their due date nears. The fetus grows in size and crowds the abdominal cavity, some mothers-to-be have difficulty taking deep breaths or getting comfortable at night for sleep, while others are free from any discomfort as they anxiously await the arrival of their new son or daughter. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that a woman may experience during the third trimester and includes:

• Increased skin temperature, as the fetus radiates body heat, may cause the mother to feel hot.

• The increased urinary frequency returns due to increased pressure being placed on the bladder.

• Swelling of the ankles, hands, and fa occur (called edema), as the mother continues to retain fluids.

• Hair may begin to grow on a woman's arms, legs, and face due to increase hormone stimulation of hair follicles.

• Hair may also feel coarser.

• Leg cramps may become more frequent.

• Stretch marks may appear on the abdomen, breast, thighs, and buttocks.

• Dry, itchy skin may persist, particularly on the abdomen, as the skin continues to grow and stretch.

• A woman's libido (sexual drive) may decrease.

The crucial time for a mom to be, this week, your baby measures about 16 inches long. He weighs a little over 3 pounds and is headed for a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and he's beginning to accumulate a layer of fat underneath his skin in preparation for life as a newborn. As a result, his arms, legs, and body are filling out. She has very tiny toe nails and her fingernails have grown in, too. Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz.


Tips How To Take Care of Your Baby in 8th Month

• If you're having trouble sleeping at night, try wedging a pillow between your legs and behind your back.
• If frequent trips to the bathroom are robbing you of your zz's, cut back on fluids by late afternoon or evening.
• You may be feeling a little fatigued lately, and that's perfectly understandable.
• If you have to spend a lot of time on your feet, try wearing a maternity belt that supports your abdomen and helps redistribute some of the weight.
• Many midwives recommend massaging the perineum (the area around your vagina) to help prevent tearing during childbirth. This is a good time to start, though not everyone is comfortable with this technique and it may not help in every case. You can learn how to do it here.
• You may notice itchy red bumps or welts on your belly (they might even spread to your thighs and buttocks).

Congratulations, until now, the embryo has been a mass of cells, but by this point in your pregnancy a distinct shape begins to form. The neural tube, which will eventually form into the spinal cord and brain, runs from the top to the bottom of the embryo. A bulge in the center of the embryo will develop into your baby's heart. At this time, the placenta develops. It is through the placenta and its fingerlike projections, called chorionic villi, that an embryo receives nourishment from its mother


Food That U Should Avoid During This Period

* Soft Cheeses Such As Feta, Goat, Brie, Camembert, And Blue Cheese
* Unpasteurized Milk And Juices
* Raw Or Undercooked Meats, Including Hot Dogs And Deli Meats
* Raw Eggs Or Foods Containing Raw Eggs, Including Mousse And Tiramisu
* Raw Shellfish
* Paté