Latika Tripathi

Haha, gas is basically my middle name now in this 3rd trimester! It starts early and just stays with you like an uninvited guest. Get ready for some funny sounds and just blame it on the baby! 😂

I felt like crying every single morning from week 7 to week 12 because of constant nausea. It was such an overwhelming phase for me as a new mom. But don't worry, it usually gets much better in the second trimester.

My doctor explained that early movements feel like tiny bubbles or flutters, called quickening, and usually start around 18-20 weeks. If you have an anterior placenta, it might take up to 24 weeks to feel them clearly because the placenta acts as a cushion. Always monitor the pattern once they become regular.

This is actually a very important topic to discuss with your lactation consultant or hospital staff before delivery. During pregnancy, your body doesn't need to produce mature milk yet, and trying to force it can cause early contractions, so please ask your gynac clearly about this.

Mild stretching is common, but any sharp or severe pain in the abdomen is not something we should ignore. Please make a quick call to your doctor to get it checked out, dear.