3 Tips For Getting Through The Last 2 Months Of Your Pregnancy

Posted on: 24 March 2016

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As you get further along in your pregnancy, you will notice that your levels of discomfort will likely increase. This is quite normal as your baby is getting bigger and taking up more room in your body. However, don't fret, there are some things that you can do to help with your discomfort for those last two months.

Acid Reducers Are Your Friend

At this point in your pregnancy you have probably noticed that you get heartburn quite often. Recent research has shown that this heartburn is actually related to the amount of hair that your baby has. So if you have have high amounts of heartburn, you may have a baby with a head full of hair. If you are one of those women that are suffering from severe heartburn during the end of your pregnancy, it is a good idea to reach for an acid reducer. There are a variety of over-the-counter acid reducers that are in chewable form that really help to calm this acid. If these are not strong enough, then you can talk with your OBYGN about what prescription acid reducers are safe for you to take at this point in your pregnancy. 

Lay On Your Left Side 

As you get further and further along in pregnancy, you will notice the weight of your baby more and more when you lay on your back. You will feel a great deal of pressure when you lay this way, and it may cause you to have shortness of breath. The best way to lay when you are this far along in pregnancy is instead going to be your left side. The reason for this being that your liver is on your right side, so laying that way puts extra, unnecessary pressure on your liver. Laying on your left side is the best way to avoid putting any pressure on your organs, allowing maximum blood flow through your body while you rest or sleep. 

Stay Hydrated And Reduce Salt To Help With Swelling

Swelling is something that is very common in pregnant women, in fact about half of all pregnant women experience swelling towards the end of their pregnancy. While some amount of swelling can't be avoided, there are a few things that you can do to try and reduce it. Since salty foods and beverages can increase the amount of swelling that you have, it is a good idea to avoid them. Also, drinking plenty of water helps with swelling because it stops your body from storing water. Contact a medical professional, like Pregnancy Center Of Wayne County, for more help.