Symptoms that occur at the 8 month of pregnancy
You’re undoubtedly accustomed to certain aches and pains at this time in your pregnancy, with the infamous “honeymoon phase” of the second trimester in the rearview mirror. During the eighth month, there are a few specific items to watch out for, including:
- Frequent urination: As your baby grows they tend to exert more pressure on your bladder. This is what causes you to constantly visit the bathroom after every little water you drink.
- Shortness of breath: The area in your belly becomes more congested as your uterus expands. It may become difficult to breathe as your uterus expands if it presses your stomach against your lungs. When you need to take a few deep breaths, you can help yourself by standing or sitting up straight.
- Skin stretching: At this stage of pregnancy, you can expect the full extent of your stomach to increase. The expanding of your stomach can make stretch marks appear. To avoid excessive stretch marks you can apply creams and lotions regularly.
- Pressure on the Pelvic: The more your baby grows the more pressure it tends to exert on the pelvic region.
- Braxton-Hicks contractions: Early in your pregnancy, you may have experienced a few Braxton-Hicks contractions [3]; however, as your due date approaches, they might start to happen more frequently.
- Dilated veins: Itchy or even painful swollen veins can result from increased blood flow. You can try various styles of compression socks or stockings to help with varicose veins, which frequently develop in the legs.
- Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids [4] are the name given to varicose veins that develop in the rectal region. Consuming a lot of fiber and drinking enough water can help stop this. You might want to try an ice pack or a warm bath for some relief if they do show up.
- Fatigue: Along with gaining extra baby weight, finding a sleeping position that is comfortable for you can become more difficult as your pregnancy progresses. (Pregnancy pillows could be useful.)
- Dizziness: This typical eighth month problem can be helped by taking your time getting up and making sure you’re eating frequently to keep your blood sugar levels up.