The last month of pregnancy?

Question

My baby is due one month today.
What should I expect from the last month of pregnancy??

Answer 1

I felt very heavy, ungainly, and had trouble moving about. Going to the lav every five minutes. Had trouble getting comfortable in bed and not sleeping. Got tired very easily, backache, and was somewhat anxious about the birth. There was nothing to worry about, but you know how it is when doing something for the first time.

I had a lot more Braxton Hicks contractions

And a great sense of wanting to get to the end of it as soon as possible.

My baby moved around a lot and got in to positions that caused a bit of pain every so often. But feeling his very active movements was very pleasing.

I think coping with all these things at the same time made me feel a little unwell, and a bit irritable. But talking with my partner helped a lot and also letting him help me with the minor things helped him, too, as he was as anxious as I. : )

All the very best.

Answer 2

You'll probably be tired, sore, needing many many trips to the loo and your braxton hicks will be much stronger. Take it easy this month and make sure all preparations for labour i.e your bag is packed have been made.

When the Braxton hicks become painful and hurt your belly and/or back and you 'leak' down there its recognised labour. You may also have a show which is mucous and blood - its the plug of the uterus. Contrary to media portrayal your waters don't rush out (unless the baby is breach) as the baby's head is wedged into the gap.

Best of luck hin, take good care of yourself and it may be worth while getting some arnica tablets when labour is fully established. Two pills an hr or so (read the label) they taste like little sugar lumps and it just helps any tearing heal faster. I was in pain for 2 hrs after my labour - that was it so I recommend them lol.

Answer 3

Difficulty sleeping because baby is getting big and moving a lot.
Heart burn as baby presses on stomach
Swollen ankles and fingers
Anxiety as time gets closer
Branston hicks contractions (like the actual thing but lighter)
Nearer the time you may see a "plug" of blood and soon after your waters may break.
Then time has come, you will begin to have labour pains.

But just "enjoy" it all and think in less than a month you will be a mummy!

Answer 4

back ache, triedness and heart burn are worse in the last month. you may also find that getting a good night sleep is hard. Not only does it get difficult to find a comfortable possition but you will be backwards and forfards to the toilet a lot more.
Hey is not all bad, your closer to meeting your baby, and that thought makes it all worth while.
good luck with the birth and all the best to your new family.

Answer 5

Probably feeling more uncomfortable. I was a bit grumpy in my last month coz I was huge and we were in the middle of a heat wave and I just wanted her out! But it's to be expected. You've carried this bump round for nearly nine months. Good luck

Answer 6

Things got very uncomfortable or me it the last month and it seemed to be longer than 1 month, but its worth it in the end good luck when the day comes and enjoy

Answer 7

ok here we go, days where you don't want to get out of bed, days where you are so full of energy you find yourself cleaning things that you normally wouldn't be. Back pain, increased bh contractions, even more frequent urination ( imagine that ) sleepless nights, itchy belly, because it will get bigger. round ligament pain, swollen ankles, hands, feet, ect. going to your doc every week, if you havn't obtained the pregnant waddle yet you will. pressure pressure and more pressure. And last but not least a restless state of mind because you just want the baby out!!!!! Other than that I love/d being pregnant. Best wishes to you and congrats on your little one!

Answer 8

I just couldnt wait to get the baby out by the last month!!
I was tired, uncomfy and fed up!!
Good Luck, hope you have a stress free birth!

Answer 9

Starting to get fed up with being fat, you tend to feel like a whale (well I did).
You need to start to save some energy too, plenty of rest.
Other than that its much the same as the previous months

Answer 10

go to babycentre.com and register, they send you a weekly report on baby's & yours development as well as what to expect. Good luck, im still far away - 29 weeks lucky you, on the last stretch!!!