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Third Trimester Tests
Pregnancy: Who'd have thought it would require more tests than all your academic years combined? But if you're like most pregnant women, the only tests you'll need in your third trimester are the routine screenings conducted at every prenatal visit: a urine test, blood pressure check, measurement of your uterus, and a check of your baby's heartbeat.
You'll also be tested for group B streptococcus, a bacterium that you can pass to your child during delivery. If you carry the bacterium (up to 30 percent of women do), you'll receive antibiotics during labor to prevent your baby from becoming ill. Your doctor may also give you a pelvic exam to see if your cervix has begun to change in preparation for delivery.
So what other tests can you expect in your final trimester? Fortunately, most pregnant women need few. Your doctor may, however, run some additional procedures if you suffer from a chronic health condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, or if you're carrying multiples, are past your due date, or your baby appears to be growing too slowly. These conditions can sometimes affect a baby's health and well-being.
Here is a roundup of some tests that are performed late in pregnancy and how they can help you and your baby.
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I'm 42 years old and is expecting my 2nd child (30 weeks) a baby girl after my son was born 12 years ago. She is a surprise and a miracle baby. The best one is a body pillow with pillows under the head to prop me up. or the best sleep I ever had was sleeping on the recliner chair. Big, comfy and half way up! Other choice is go ahead and get a rocking chair before the baby is born. It may help rock you to sleep! :)
1/17/2012 01:44:35 PM Report AbuseI'm 29wks pregnant with baby #3 and its a boy this time and happy.But I've been having sleep problems,like this morning i woke up on my back.Sometimes i've slept for only 2hrs.Suggestions anyone?
5/22/2011 05:58:33 PM Report Abusearmstrong 40 weeks is 10 months . On you due date you are 10 months 9 months starts at week 36.Kja I measured small with my daughter always 2 to 3 weeks off. She was 5lbs 12 oz 19 1/2 inches at birth and in good health. Even though I measured small she always measured right on track with ultrasound .
5/22/2011 02:14:04 PM Report AbuseHi I am 30 weeks pregnant, but measureing at 27 weeks, has anyone else have this happen to them?
5/16/2011 08:50:14 AM Report Abuse40 wks is 9 mos.
3/31/2011 08:33:24 PM Report AbuseI was wondering if anyone else has had problems with numbness and tingling arms and legs while sleeping. I am only getting like 30 mins (if that) of straight sleep without having to either move from side to side or wake up to go to the bathroom. Again Congrats to all the new babies who are about to come into this world!!
3/7/2011 07:46:06 PM Report AbuseHi Ladies.. i'm at 29 weeks with twins...and I am so ready to come into this crazy world. I have been experiancing a lot of pressure and at this point it is a struggle to even walk up and down my stairs.
3/7/2011 07:45:56 PM Report AbuseHi Im Brittany and im 29 weeks pregnant, and i barely get any sleep, but not only that my ankles are swallowen along with with my fingers, noise, and i have pain in my knee, but my blood pressure is good! I just dont understand some of the side affectas of pregnacies, but it will all be worth it when I meet my little baby boy.
12/27/2010 11:29:51 PM Report AbuseLIZ, THAT IS SO "AWESOME" YOU ARE PREGNANT AT 49 FOR THE FIRST TIME. WHAT A MIRACLE AND A GREAT BLESSINGS FROM GOD! I am pregnant for my first time at 44. God has special plans with our BELOVED little ones. AMEN!
12/13/2010 11:14:43 AM Report Abusetry sleeping with a body pillow...im 28 wks and i sleep with a body pillow...it goes from under my head up against my belly and then between my legs...i sleep pretty good still...now without it is a whole other story. and its just a simple body pillow from the dollar store...now it goes flat and i have to replace them but..it works
12/7/2010 08:03:44 AM Report AbuseHi. I am 29 weeks today. Someone help please!! I can't get any sleep:(. Sooo tired. Otherwise, I'm happy and I can't wait to see my little girl:).
11/29/2010 11:53:20 AM Report Abuseyay 28 weeks today
11/29/2010 11:27:30 AM Report AbuseHi my name is Liz 49 and pregant for the first time! What a miracle.
11/18/2010 02:15:10 PM Report AbuseHello my name is Sherri and I am 28 weeks! I am so excited to meet my lil boy. I agree with all the other moms that sleeping is my biggest challenge. Does anyone have any advice?
11/1/2010 11:33:55 AM Report AbuseHi, everyone my name is Ana and i'm 27 weeks today.I'm having a baby girl. My pregnancy has beeen good a little of morning sickness but that is all. I work for a chiropractor and she has help me tremendously. She uses the pro-adjuster on me, which is a high tech for chiropractors in which they don't have to twist or pop ur back.I'm being having a little of back pian and she is adjusting me and im better everyday.
10/18/2010 02:00:06 PM Report Abusemy name is myriam and i'm 28 weeks i'm just so happy to be pregnat again after 18 later so every thing that i'm feeling is so worth it and best of all God is blessing us with a little girl Congrat. to all the New Moms to be God bless you on your labor.
10/18/2010 01:14:29 PM Report Abusehello everyone my name is kimberly and i am 31 weeks and my back is killing be and my ribs i am also having a baby girl can any one tell me something that may help please
10/4/2010 07:47:28 PM Report AbuseIm Lindsey and I am 31 weeks today. Fortunately and thankfully, based on other's stories and experiences, I have had one of the easiest pregnancies I could imagine. My only obstacle was balancing my hypoglycemia with my pregnancy diet. For those who have been told that "pregnancy balances out hypoglycemia", you've been lied to.
9/19/2010 02:15:08 PM Report AbuseMy name is kk and i am 29weeks and so tired. i cant sleep at night its so uncomfortable. i try to put pillows in between my legs it does help but its still not comfortable.
9/14/2010 01:50:04 AM Report AbuseMY NAME IS MONICA AND I HAVE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME THANG AS LIKE LISA I BARELY CAN SLEEP AT NIGHT MY BACK HURTS ALL THE TIME AND I BARELY CAN BREATH TOO SO LISA U AINT BY YOURSELF AND I AM ALSO HAVING A LITTLE GIRL TOO
8/13/2010 09:01:59 PM Report AbuseMy names lisa im 32weeks pregnant guna have a baby girl.out of no where i cant catch my breath and it gets hard for me to breath.I start panicin does this happen to anyone else?
7/11/2010 01:46:32 AM Report AbuseI am going on 29 weeks pregnant. My doctor told me i look very healthy im at a normal weight. But i keep having bursts of a lot of wait. my last check up i gained 18 pounds. But i dont have Gestational Diabetes or show any other signs of preeclampisa. What could cause that?
5/17/2010 09:55:17 PM Report Abuseim 9months en have barly no movement but doctors said everything fine im confuesed!he also say im 36 wks but i only got 17days left till my due date how can that be
12/22/2009 01:21:12 PM Report AbuseYou are technically pregnant for 10 months...NOT 9. 40 weeks of pregnancy = 10 months. I hope this answers your question.
10/17/2009 08:13:52 PM Report Abusemy name is britney and i wont to know something .how can you be pregant and have a cycle
10/15/2009 10:30:37 AM Report Abusehey my name is britney in i need to know how can you be 8month and have your baby in december
10/15/2009 10:27:26 AM Report Abuse