9 red alarms cannot be overlooked in the third trimester

The third trimester is the time when pregnant mothers need to be careful because the baby is about to be born. There are some bad signals that can happen during this time that you should not take lightly.

After the first two trimesters, you enter the third stage of pregnancy. Aside from your eagerness to see your baby, you also need to be on the lookout for the red flags that can endanger both the mother and the baby below. Knowing what the red alarms are, you will have a quick way to deal with it. ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 )

9 red alarms to be cautious about in the third trimester

1. Vaginal bleeding

Vaginal bleeding  occurs during pregnancy. Although this is rare, it's a good idea to see your doctor for a checkup. In addition, vaginal bleeding can also be a sign of preterm birth.

2. Swollen feet

Pregnant mothers should pay attention to leg cases during pregnancy, especially around the feet and ankles. If you do, contact your doctor as it could be a sign of pre-eclampsia. This is a pregnancy disorder characterized by high blood pressure and often high levels of protein in the urine. Pre-eclampsia increases the risk for both mother and baby. If left untreated, it can lead to seizures and is called eclampsia.

3. Persistent pain

During pregnancy, the weight of the pregnant woman increases, putting pressure on the legs and spine. Therefore, if you have any pain during pregnancy, you need to notify your doctor right away for proper treatment.

4. Excessive weight gain

Should not increase at most in the third trimester. The normal increase is 2 kg / month. If you exceed this level, please inform your doctor for advice on how to eat properly. In addition, the excessive weight gain in the third trimester can be attributed to pre-eclampsia .

5. Itching

Weight gain and stretch marks cause itchiness, but can also be caused by interrupted blood circulation or poor circulation. Tell your doctor and check for any rash or insect bites that cause itching.

Learn more: Is  itchy feet during pregnancy dangerous?

6. Blurred eyes

During pregnancy, the eyes can be a lot of trouble. This can be due to hormone changes during pregnancy, gestational diabetes or high blood pressure. Ideally, you should contact your doctor to find out the cause of blurred vision as soon as possible.

7. Do not see the fetus move

During the third trimester of pregnancy, you can feel the baby's kicks and kicks in the abdomen. This shows that the fetus is still healthy normally. However, for some reason, when you cannot feel your baby moving, you should immediately notify your doctor.

8. Broken amniotic fluid

Drainage of pink mucus is a characteristic sign of rupture of the amniotic fluid. At this time, you should use a tampon at night and go to the hospital for the emergency. Be sure to bring some more sanitary napkins so you can change them as needed.

9. Fake labor

This is one of the pain that deserves attention in the third trimester. If a steady go-to is making it difficult to breathe and feel like you're about to give birth, go to the hospital urgently.

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