Episode 41·Pregnancy·4:13
Why Third-Trimester Discomforts Are Actually Good Signs
A new way to think about those aches and pains
Why Third-Trimester Discomforts Are Actually Good Signs
A new way to think about those aches and pains
Hear the full episode in the app →Sophie explains why some of the most common third-trimester discomforts are actually signs that your body is preparing for birth, and what it all means.
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The third trimester can feel like a marathon of discomfort — but many of those aches and pains are actually signs that your body is gearing up for birth. Sophie explains what they mean and why they matter.
Three Things to Remember
- Pelvic pain often signals your baby is moving into position
- Braxton Hicks contractions help prep your uterus for labor
- Fatigue means your body is conserving energy for birth
- third-trimester
- pregnancy
- discomfort
- birth-preparation
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