13 must-dos during your third trimester (Gallery)

Buy maternity wear If you thought youd probably not have much to wear during your third trimester, think again. You can choose between designer denims, short dresses, kurtis, maternity, feeding tops and a whole lot of other maternity outfits. Not only do they look good, they also help you flaunt your belly and look your best during your pregnancy. But remember, now is the right time to buy these lovely clothes, considering you will be using these for at least six months post delivery as well.Pamper yourself As your due date approaches get a wax, clean-up, foot scrub done and enter labour gracefully. You won’t be making parlour appointments any time soon after the delivery.Get help in place After your baby is born, your life is definitely going to change, and you will need help with your little bundle of joy. So, in preparation for the change, zero in on who will be the best person to help out. It could be your mum or hired help, but having someone in place is always the best plan of action.Educate your partner Try and educate your partner about postpartum troubles, feeding issues, sleepless nights and also a little about labour, so he knows what to expect and is prepared with ways to deal with them.Get your months supply of groceries in place A week before your delivery,it is best if you go to the super market and stock up on your supplies for a month and half. Remember to Include all your basics and toiletries and first aid materials too.Check with your doctor about your scans If you are planning to have a3D or 4D scan done, talk to your doctor about it and hunt for a lab that can help you with this. These scans are in great demand these days and help parents bond better with their unborn child.Start getting your medical file in order Get all your records in one place. Your doctor’s charts, blood and urine reports, sonography report -- everything should go into one folder, arranged date wise. In case you go into labour before your scheduled date scurrying for all your medical papers at the last minute would not exactly be the best thing for your stress levels.Practice breathing techniques Breathing techniques can help you wade through your labour troubles. You might have learnt all this in your antenatal classes, and now is the time to perfect them to reap its benefits. Ideally, you should dedicate at least half an hour each day for the practice. If you have learnt hypnobirthing techniques, now is when you should practice them, alternatively you could take a crash course in the technique. Read how to deal with stress during pregnancy.Choose your hospital Make a booking at the hospital of your choice, and clip the receipt with your medical records. If you have chosen a natural or home birth be ready with your birth circle members, the doula and mid wife. Also keep your doctor in loop in case you need to rush to the hospital in an emergency situation.Read up on the nuances of labour Remember the books you had bought during your first trimester? Well, now is the time you should concentrate on the chapters about labour. Youve probably already read the book cover-to-cover by now, but a re-read never hurt anyone. Specifically, read the chapters on labour and baby care, brush up your knowledge and garner last minute tips.Get enough rest Don’t miss out on this. Taking adequate rest is a part of the process of preparing for labour.Pick out baby names If you are not the superstitious kinds, choose baby names before hand, while you have all the time.Things you should be doing during your third trimester Congratulations now you are almost there, just a few more weeks and you will have your bundle of joy in your arm, play with your baby, feed, bathe and of course remain wide awake in the night too. But thinking about all that can wait for now, its time to concentrate on what’s important. Now that your bump is in full show and your pace has definitely slowed down, here are a few things that will not only keep you busy, but will also pull you through the last blissful days of your pregnancy.Get your maternity bag organized Choose a good sturdy travel bag and keep it set at one side of your room. Read more about 23 things that need to go in your maternity bag. Add stuff to it whenever you remember something crucial.