33 weeks pregnant

Difficulty falling asleep? Tired of tossing and turning all night? Don’t worry, you have many other pregnant women for company. All the hormonal changes, your growing bumps, constant hormone, your little bean kicking you at odd times, all contribute to your sleeplessness. In fact, you can take comfort in the fact that your body is preparing you this way for the countless sleepless nights you will encounter once your little one comes into this world.

Are your breasts leaking thick or light fluids? This is completely normal and your body’s way of preparing itself to feed your baby post-birth. The thick fluid is colustrum or pre-milk and is the first milk that your baby will have after birth. If the leak is uncomfortable and leaving stain on your clothes, you can wear nursing pads inside your bra to absorb the leaks.

Relaxin, an important hormone released by the placenta during pregnancy in preparation for delivery can cause pelvic numbness. This symptom is common during pregnancy and not a cause for concern.
During the third trimester, the symptoms of numbness intensify due to blood vessels getting compressed by the enlarged uterus and the modifications women add to their sleeping postures.

Forgot where you placed your keys? Searching for your phone while holding it in your hand? No, you are not losing your mind. You simply have what is called the pregnancy brain. Lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, hormonal changes all contribute to your forgetfulness. Simply take it as a part of the game and enjoy your pregnancy.

Haemorrhoids is one of the most embarrassing, yet common symptoms of your pregnancy. Your veins everywhere are bulging and swelling in an attempt to handle the increasing blood flow. Swelling veins in your bottoms can lead to hemorrhoid’s. Add constipation to the mix and you will have an explosive combination unfortunately. You can speak with your gynecologists’ who will guide you with ways and means to deal with this situation when you feel it going out of hand.