How will my body change in the third trimester?

Name: How will my body change in the third trimester?
Uploaded: 2024-04-02T11:30:57.988Z
Duration: 21 min

Parents | Pregnant | Antenatal

The Ultimate Antenatal Classes

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Why take antenatal classes?

3 mins

How will my body change in the third trimester?

21 mins

How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)?

16 mins

What should I eat in the third trimester?

17 mins

How can I sleep well in my third trimester?

17 mins

Where should I give birth?

11 mins

Should I express colostrum and buy breastfeeding tools for birth?

13 mins

What should be in my birth plan and hospital bag?

11 mins

How will I know I'm in labour and when should I go to the hospital?

13 mins

What is a birth partner's role in labour?

25 mins

How can I cope with labour pain using natural relief?

16 mins

How can I cope with pain using medication?

16 mins

What will a straightforward vaginal birth be like?

20 mins

What do I need to know about being induced?

17 mins

What do I need to know about assisted delivery?

7 mins

What do I need to know about caesarean section?

7 mins

How do I prepare for a home birth?

11 mins

What happens during the golden hour and the first feed?

25 mins

How will my baby be checked after birth?

8 mins

What are some practical skills I'll need to care for my newborn?

10 mins

What should I do if my baby is crying?

10 mins

What do I need to know about my newborn's sleep?

18 mins

How do I physically recover after birth (incl. perineal healing)?

22 mins

What do I do if my baby is unconscious (incl.CPR)?

20 mins

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