EIGHT MONTH OF PREGNANCY:

 Its been a long road but you have a lot to look forward at the eight month of pregnancy.As eight month starts your baby  have completed all the major  developments and now is gaining the weight. At the end of this month the fetus weighs about  2,500 gm and is about 35 cm long. The lungs are fully developed and their skin becomes thicker smoother and pinker.

The hair on the head of the baby is start to grow. The brain is developing more rapidly to the point where it is now able to control its body temperature. A function he will need when he is outside the womb. Some of bones start to get harden but the skull bone is still soft allowing the baby to easily pass through the birth canal.

The baby is more active in this month from hiccups to stretches to kicks you may feel more movement in this month.

BEST FOOD FOR THIS MONTH:

  It is important to consume the food which is rich in both vitamins and minerals.

Iron is responsible for the production of red blood cells in fetus so make sure your diet have multiple sources of iron.

Calcium is required for the development of bone and teeth in fetus. It also provide extra support to the bones of mothers. So make sure to include dairy products in your diet.

Protein is essential in the development of cells, muscles bones and hormones for your baby development as the baby grows rapidly in the last trimester you need enough protein to support this.

The best foods are

meat

dairy products

fresh and green vegetables

BEST FRUITS:

Use a fruit which contains high amount of vitamin C which helps the blood to absorb iron.

oranges

apples

bananas

mango

avocados 

guava

You may feel tired and have difficult breathing. As your uterus grows upward you may get varicose veins that is blue or red swollen veins in legs.

You can also feel a false pain or practise pain more often as your body is preparing for the time.

At the third trimester you may feel frequent urination because your baby is trying to adjust in your pelvic region causing pressure in bladder.

Stress is more common in this month a lot of emotion is hitting you as you are approaching towards the end of pregnancy and the feeling of pain and child birth cause stress and anxiety 

The most important task to perform is to just take care of your self .Take rest as much as you can because once you are baby arrived you can hardly get a time for rest. Drink plenty of water to have sufficient amount of amniotic fluid. Start preparing hospital bag.

In last there is a question according to you which is the most important thing we should have in hospital bag.