wow! So you are in your third trimester. Congratulations! How exiting! Read on and let us help you with a third trimester pregnancy exercise and some tips to get you through this last stretch.

the third trimester

Three simple words. Only someone who has never been pregnant would not be aware of all the good things that are included in this description of this wonderful season of pregnancy.

Your due date is finally around the corner and you’re reaching the final stretch charged with energy and great excitement in anticipation of that heavenly birth. It’s official! You have reached your third trimester: Weeks 29-40.

Don’t pat yourself on the back for too long, because there is still work to be done to take care of you and your baby!

The last turn

You continue to grow but begin to feel somewhat tired with pains never felt before here and there. hang there. There is still some time left and you still have to continue with your exercises. Don’t forget to keep that healthy and balanced diet as well.

For now, get up and move. While you’re on your due date, moderate exercise is key, remember to check with your doctor or Lamaze trainer to vary your exercises or go at a slower pace.

Remember: cut it back if you feel even slightly unwell or overly stressed. Until then, let’s go!

Here is a third trimester pregnancy exercise to try that can take you all the way to D-Day (Labor Day)!

Pregnancy Exercise #1

Front wall. Spread your feet a little more than hip-width apart. Turn your knees out. Keep your legs straight. Put your hands on the wall. Tilt your pelvis and make sure your tailbone points down. Bend your knees and lower your torso to the floor. Straighten your legs, pressing up through your heels. Repeat with 10 or 12 reps. Rest between sets.

Pregnancy Exercise #2

Front wall. Feet again hip-width apart. Place your hands on the wall, arms straight. Pull your navel in, toward your spine. Keep your back straight. Bend your elbows and bring your chest toward the wall. Push back. Repeat with 10 or 12 reps. Rest between sets.

Third quarter numbers

Don’t worry or feel embarrassed if you are anxious about symptoms or developments in your body that you have never experienced before. A reliable source of information below will ease your anxiety.

Whether it’s shortness of breath, unusual swelling, itching, more frequent urination, or other symptoms, try not to worry, but do your part by following your healthy, well-rounded diet and getting moderate exercise, key to staying fit for the rest of your pregnancy.

There are many special considerations for pregnant women during their third trimester. Exercise during pregnancy is important, but there is more. Get plenty of rest, take a nap during the day, especially after a broken night’s sleep, take deep breaths and get plenty of fresh air outside. A good massage helps!