PREGNANCY AT 8th MONTH
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WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

  • The baby’s body continues to develop and prepare for birth.
  • The bones are getting stronger.
  • The brain and nerves continue to develop. This development will continue after the baby is born.
  • The bone marrow is producing red blood cells this month.

  • The foetus is more sensitive to light and sound. The pupils in his eyes dilate in response to light. He opens and closes his eyes frequently.
  • Hair is growing on the head.
  • The finger nails have reached the end of the finger tips.
  • The baby has taste buds developed. He can taste sweet and sour in the fluid.
  • He hiccups and cries by the end of the month.
  • Your baby is nearly ready to be born. If he were born this month, he has a good chance for survival. Here are a few things you can expect and plan for during the eight month of your pregnancy.
  • Your baby will be around 12 inches from crown to rump and weigh about 5 pounds.

Ayurvedic view

  • In 8th month – ojus remains unstable, it moves from mother to fetus, and fetus to mother via rasavaha channels = happy and dull feelings

WHAT HAPPENING WITH YOU

  • You should be feeling Braxton Hicks contractions pretty regularly now. They are not a cause of concern, simply your uterus muscle exercising itself to get stronger.
  • Your baby may have dropped down into the pelvis, called lightening or engagement, in preparation for birth. This causes your pelvis to expand which may cause some pelvic pressure. The ever increasing size of your baby may also be pushing him up into your rib cage, which may be feeling sore.
  • Your estrogen levels are increasing, making your uterus more sensitive to oxytocin (the hormone your body uses to cause contractions). This also changes the ratio of estrogen to progesterone which stimulates the release of prostaglandins (which your body uses to soften the cervix).
  • By the eighth month of pregnancy, most woman are feeling uncomfortable, impatient and a little anxious. Birth is only a handful of weeks away.
  • You should be feeling strong movements by this point.
  • You will continue to gain about a pound a week, and by now you will be feeling the aches, pains and fatigue associated with late pregnancy
  • Your blood volume (the plasma plus red blood cells) is now about 40 to 50 percent greater than before you became pregnant to accommodate the needs of you and your baby. (This extra amount also helps make up for any blood you'll lose when giving birth.)
  • After 32 weeks, you will have doctor’s visits every other week. This allows the doctor to monitor the baby to help prevent complications. These visits will be similar to the other visits. The doctor will check the baby’s heart rate and will measure the fundal height. The position of the baby will be checked to be sure he is in the head down position.

Garbhini lakshana – 8th month

  • Laxity of kukshi
  • Release of bond of hrudaya
  • Pain in thighs
  • This stage is known as Prasavotsuka (eager to deliver) Bhavprakash

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

  • Fatigue
  • Heartburn and Indigestion
  • Constipation
  • Stretch Marks
  • Backache
  • Leaking Breasts
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Pelvic Pressure
  • Varicose Veins
  • Contractions
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Breast Swelling
  • Faintness
  • Leg Cramps
  • Nosebleeds
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Swelling
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Decreased Libido
  • Lightening
  • Bladder Issues

YOUR EMOTIONS

Many women are feeling weary at the eighth month of pregnancy. You may become discouraged if you can’t continue all of your normal activities, but it is important to get your rest in these last few weeks. Use this time to read a book or organize all of those adorable baby clothes. Taking a relaxing walk may help you stay active without exerting yourself. During the eighth month of pregnancy, it is normal to feel eager to meet your baby and be done with pregnancy, and at the same time, you may be experiencing uncertainty about childbirth and parenthood. Make sure you talk about these concerns with someone you trust who can offer you support.

YOUR DIET

During the eighth month of pregnancy, it is necessary to eat more high nutritional value of protein, minerals and vitamins food. Take note of the food intake especially fat and starch food to avoid fetal obesity. This will lead to difficultly in delivery.

Preparation of the genital, tract for the expulsion of the placenta and the foetus is done with pichudharana and enema therapy in the 8th and the 9th month. Due to the pressure of the gravid uterus and the effect of the progesterone hormone, pregnant women experience constipation. The niruha and. anuvasana type of enema helps in alleviating constipation. Enema facilitates the appropriate functioning of vatha and apanavatha which have some effect on autonomous nervous system governing myometrium and help in regulating their function during labour.

Pichudharana is a medicated tampon used to mitigate pathogenic bacteria of vaginal canal and to prevent puerperal sepsis and facilitate softening of the vaginal passage so that delivery becomes easy without friction.

Herbs supplements– 8th month

  • Decoction of Babul leaves
  • If constipation, use Basti.
  • Black grapes, Ajwain, Cumin seeds, coriander, Rock sugar.
  • Ghee + milk + Ganthoda- daily morning-till end of pregnancy
  • Bath with Rose water
  • Siropichu with Chandan Taila
  • Remain Happy, Wear ornaments

Pathya – 8th month

  • Rice gruel mixed with ghrita
  • Basti
  • From the eighth month onwards, kheer, a special souplike preparation made with milk and sugar and various types of grains should be eaten. (Charaka Sarirsthan)

YOGA FOR THIS MONTH

Meditation

  • Sit comfortably on the floor.
  • Gently relax the soles of your feet.
  • Soften your buttocks and notice the weight of your body on the floor.
  • Lift your chest and roll your shoulders back and relax them.
  • Soften the muscles of your face.
  • Breathe naturally in and out through the nose.
  • Relax your eyes, lips, tongue and jaw.
  • Observe the natural rhythm of your breath.

YOUR PREGNANCY TIP

Your body can be the most important source of information you have about your pregnancy. Pay attention the signals it gives you. If you are tired, rest. If you are hungry, find a healthy snack. If you are experiencing contractions, even if you think they are BraxtonHicks, more than four times and hour, if you notice any bleeding, swelling or if something just feels off, call your doctor or head to the nearest emergency room.

You should also be monitoring your baby's movements for an hour a day. This is called a kick count. During the span of one hour, you should be able to count around 10 movements. Even if you are not doing actual kick counts, you should still be aware of how often your baby moves. If you stop feeling movement, or if the movements are happening a lot less frequently than normal, call your doctor or head to the closest hospital.

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