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Pregnancy Perks & Pains for The 3rd Trimester

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness

After 28 weeks of pregnancy, you’ve made it to the third trimester, or the home stretch as I like to call it. You’re probably feeling about ready to be done, but I wanted to assure you that this trimester has many things for you to look forward to. Now that you’re getting closer to your due date, you’ll be seeing your OB much more frequently to check on the health of you and your baby.

Perks:
 Baby moving more: Throughout this trimester, you’ll be feeling the baby move more regularly and getting more acquainted with the strong kicks and karate chops of your baby. Sometimes if you tap on your belly, the baby might kick or poke back in the same spot, which is really neat. This is a fun time for you to help your partner and family members to feel the baby’s kicks as well.

 Getting ready for baby: The third trimester may also be the time when you start baby-proofing your house, setting up a nursery, and enjoying your baby shower with friends and family. Baby showers can be really fun so if you have any creative ideas that you’d like to share, send them in and I’ll pass them along.

 Packing your hospital bag: During this time you might also start to think about packing your hospital bag so everything is all ready for when you go into labor.

 You should make sure to pack whatever will help you relax. Whether than be your own pillow, your favorite magazine, anything to help keep stress levels down and pass the time so you aren’t focusing too much on the early stages of labor.

 Labor can be long so you also might want lip balm in case you get chapped.

 You’ll also want to make sure to pack for your baby, and this can be the fun part. You’ve been waiting nine months for the baby to be here and soon he or she finally will be. You will definitely want to bring a receiving blanket, even though the hospital may have their own, it might make you more comfortable to bring your own to swaddle the baby. You’ll also want to bring comfortable, easy-to-put- on going home outfits, not only for youbut your baby too. And it’ll be cold outside the womb, so you’ll want to make sure you bring socks, booties, and even a sweater.

 You might also want to pack some snacks for your partner and for you. Labor-friendly suggestions are sugarless candies or lollipops to keep your mouth moist during all that breathing. Any healthy picks to fuel your partner like trail mix, dried fruits and nuts, especially because they have no smell which is awesome. Before you know it, your baby will be here, so make sure to enjoy those last strong kicks throughout your third trimester.

Pains:
 Swelling/Increased size: By now you’re probably familiar with different aches and pains, having swollen feet, and having to go pee constantly. You may feel huge and are having trouble putting on clothes. You probably have stretch marks and are having trouble sleeping but soon enough you’ll be giving birth to your beautiful baby. We’d love to hear your pregnancy stories, the good, the bad, and the ugly, so please send them in and we’ll
share them with other moms-to-be.

Thanks so much for joining us on Health in Heels today! I hope this video was useful. For more information about the health and services we offer, go to OceanOasisDaySpa.com and until next time, this is Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

Pregnancy Perks & Pains for The 2nd Trimester

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized

Between 14 and 28 weeks, you’ll be in your second trimester, also called the “feel-good” trimester. This trimester is often accompanied by a burst of energy and a growing appetite.

Perks:

You’ll have so many perks to look forward to.

 Anatomy ultrasound: One of the biggest ones is the anatomy ultrasound, which happens around 20 weeks. This ultrasound is when you typically find out the sex of the baby, if you and your partner decide you want to know. This is a good time for a baby reveal. There are a ton of creative and fun ways to do a baby reveal. If you’re planning a fun baby reveal, send in your story, I’d love to hear how you do it.


 Feeling baby move: One of the most exciting firsts is when you feel the baby move for the first time. If you’re feeling butterflies in your belly, it could be your baby kicking. Most moms experience this first between 16 and 20 weeks. Your baby is also starting to develop their hearing. This is the time you’ll want to start talking to the baby since they can hear all sorts of sounds outside the womb. Feel free to go ahead and sing, tell stories, and play music for your baby. Bonding with your baby during this time will be really important for you and your partner.


 More energy: Now that you’re gaining energy, you can also start taking the opportunity to fit in some light exercise into your day. And since your baby bump will be starting to show, you might have fun picking out maternity clothes for the next few months.


 Preparing/Nesting: The “feel-good” trimester is all about preparing for your baby while you have the energy. It’s a good time to check out the hospital and take a tour of the birthing center, where you will deliver, and even find your pediatrician. The earlier you get these details squared away, the less stress you’ll have as your due date approaches.


Pains:


 Testing: While the perks outweigh the pains, you do still have to do glucose testing for gestational diabetes. Typically, you drink the sugary drink and it tastes horrible, but it only takes a few minutes. There are other options out there such as the gummy bears or the jelly beans that you can take instead. Hopefully, after the testing is over and the results come back, you won’t need to do the three-hour testing. If you pass the first test, that doesn’t mean you can eat anything and everything. During the second trimester, you’ll also have the option to do genetic testing.


 Tip – baby calendar: One tip to help organize all the tests and appointments is to create a baby calendar. That way, you have everything you need to do for the baby in one spot.


Thanks so much for joining us on Health in Heels today! I hope this video was useful. For more information about the health and services we offer, go to OceanOasisDaySpa.com and until next time, this is Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!

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Pregnancy Perks & Pains for The 1st Trimester

by Filed Under: Ask Dr. Lisa, Baby & Kids, Health & Wellness

The first trimester of pregnancy often gets a bad rap, and I’ll be honest between the nausea and fatigue, the first trimester isn’t exactly a party. But, what the first trimester does have going for it is all the fabulous firsts that you will experience. So today I’m going to talk to you about all the perks you can expect during your first 14 weeks and give you my secrets for how to handle all those pains that give the first trimester it’s bad rap.

Perks:
1: The first ultrasound: One thing you can look forward to is seeing the baby’s heartbeat for the first time. The baby’s first sonogram will be between 6 and 9 weeks, and that’s typically when you’ll be able to see the heartbeat and find out your due date.

2: Telling your family: The first trimester may also be the time you decide to tell your family. Many women even wait until the second trimester when the risk of miscarriage decreases. There are a ton of creative ways you can tell your partner and family. You can say it with food, or wear it on a t-shirt, surprise your partner in a photo shoot, and capture the moment on video. No matter when and how you decide to share the news, you can make it fun!

Pains: As for the pains, there are many tips and tricks to help you handle them and feel more comfortable.

1: Morning sickness: First of all, morning sickness is a terrible name because it can last all day long. As your morning sickness worsens, you can try eating several small meals and spacing them apart throughout the day. Having a bland diet can help. Ginger and citrus are known to help with nausea, so you might like to incorporate those into your meals. Make sure to talk to your doctor as always because there are safe prescription medications to help with the symptoms of morning sickness.

2: Mood swings: You might also be familiar with the mood swings that many women experience in their first trimester. While you may not be able to avoid these because of the hormonal changes your body is experiencing, they sure will keep things interesting, and hopefully your loved ones will be up to the challenge.

3: Cravings: As for the cravings, sometimes they’re not as bad as they seem. When I was pregnant, I had cravings all the time for anchovies and now I love them. I’m a part of the anchovy club, so the cravings weren’t so bad after all. A word of caution is to make sure you don’t give into too many anchovies, they can be high in sodium. And if you’re into hot fudge sundaes, those can be really high in calories and you’ll want to make sure you’re not gaining too much extra weight. While it’s important to not overdo any cravings during the first trimester, you don’t have to feel guilty about giving into the occasional craving. Who knows?

You might love it like I did.

Thanks so much for joining us on Health in Heels today! I hope this video was useful. For more information about the health and services we offer, go to OceanOasisDaySpa.com and until next time, this is Dr. Lisa reminding you to be well and be fabulous!