When to be concerned about braxton hicks

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Your body, and your body’s hormones, will affect how you feel during the third trimester.

• The tiredness you felt early in your pregnancy may return.

  Try to get a good night’s rest and make time for naps if you can.

• You will feel your baby move, especially at the beginning of this trimester. You also may feel the baby drop to a lower position in your belly.
• The “nesting instinct” may kick in.

  You may feel a need to clean the house or finish getting things ready for baby.

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  Take it slow so you don’t wear yourself out.

• You may feel more emotional as you prepare for labor, delivery, and parenthood.

Your body may experience some physical changes during this trimester.

Swelling/Puffiness

Fluid retention and slowed blood circulation are to blame for swelling in your legs, ankles, feet, hands, and face.

If swelling in your hands and face becomes extreme, call your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you also have a headache, blurred vision, dizziness, and belly pain. These may be signs of a dan

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