{"id":9970,"date":"2025-02-05T07:20:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/?p=9970"},"modified":"2024-12-05T12:19:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T17:19:48","slug":"tips-for-the-last-few-weeks-of-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/tips-for-the-last-few-weeks-of-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for the Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for the Last Few Weeks of Pregnancy: Wisdom from your Doula<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"Brunette<\/p>\n

The last few weeks of pregnancy are a time of anticipation and transformation\u2014both for your baby and for your body. During these final weeks, your baby is growing about half a pound a week, taking up more and more space. And that means your organs are getting rearranged quite a bit! This leads to a lot of interesting sensations: \u201clightning crotch,\u201d feeling the need to pee every hour, constipation, hemorrhoids, and, at the upper end of things, reflux.<\/p>\n

While not everyone experiences all these things, it\u2019s common to feel uncomfortable as your due date draws closer. Sometimes, a bit of extra guidance can make all the difference. With over 25 years of doula experience, I\u2019ve gathered a few tricks that can help you navigate the final stretch of pregnancy with a little more comfort. Are you ready for some go-to’s? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n

Frequent Bathroom Trips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If it feels like you need to pee every five minutes, you\u2019re not alone. The growing baby puts pressure on your bladder, but there\u2019s a simple trick to help you empty it fully.<\/p>\n