| Wow! So you're in your third trimester. | | | | Pregnancy Exercise #1 |
| Congratulations! How thrilling! Read on and let us | | | | Face wall. Spread feet a bit more than hip-width |
| help you with a third trimester pregnancy | | | | apart. Turn knees out. Keep legs straight. Place |
| exercise and some tips to pull you through this | | | | hands on wall. Tilt your pelvis and ensure tail-bone |
| last haul. | | | | points down. Bend knees and lower torso towards |
| The Third Trimester | | | | floor. Straighten your legs, pressing upwards |
| Three simple words. Only someone who's never | | | | through your heels. Repeat with 10 or 12 |
| been pregnant would not be aware of all the good | | | | repetitions. Rest between sets. |
| stuff that's packed into this description of this | | | | Pregnancy Exercise #2 |
| wonderful season of pregnancy. | | | | Face wall. Feet again hip-width apart. Place hands |
| Your due date's finally just around the corner and | | | | on wall, arms straight. Pull belly-button inward |
| you're hitting the last stretch loaded with energy | | | | towards your spine. Keep your back straight. |
| and great excitement in anticipation of that | | | | Bend elbows and bring chest towards wall. Push |
| heavenly delivery. It's official! You've made it to | | | | back. Repeat with 10 or 12 repetitions. Rest |
| your third trimester: Weeks 29-40. | | | | between sets. |
| Don't pat yourself on the back for too long, | | | | Third Trimester Questions |
| because there's still work to be done taking care | | | | Don't worry or feel embarrassed if you're anxious |
| of both your and baby! | | | | about never-before-experienced symptoms or |
| The Last Lap | | | | developments in your body. A reliable source of |
| You continue to grow but begin to feel somewhat | | | | information below will ease your anxiety. |
| tired with never-before-felt aches here and there. | | | | Whether shortness of breath, unusual swelling, |
| Hang in there. There's still a while to go and still | | | | itchiness, more frequent urination or other |
| must continue with your exercises. Don't forget | | | | symptoms, try not to worry but do your part |
| to stay on that healthy, balanced diet, too. | | | | sticking to your healthy, well-rounded diet and |
| For now then, get up and moving. As long as | | | | getting moderate exercise, key to staying fit for |
| your due date remains, moderate exercise is key, | | | | the remainder of your pregnancy. |
| remembering to double-check with your doctor or | | | | There are a lot of special considerations pregnant |
| Lamaze coach about varying your exercises or | | | | women have during their third trimester. |
| going at a slower pace. | | | | Pregnancy exercise is important but there is |
| Remember: cut back if you feel even the least | | | | more. Get enough rest, nap during the day |
| unwell or overstressed. Until then, let's go! | | | | especially after interrupted sleep at night, take |
| Here's a third trimester pregnancy exercise to try | | | | deep breaths and get lots of fresh outdoor air. A |
| that can take you right through to D-day | | | | good massage helps! |
| (Delivery Day)! | | | | |