ESP_English for Pregnancy_Unit 3_Third trimester of pregnancy

Match the following

• postpartum period

• the last three months of pregnancy (weeks 28-40)

• first trimester of pregnancy

• the first three months of pregnancy (weeks 1-12)

• second trimester of pregnancy

• the period after childbirth

• third trimester of pregnancy

• the second three-month period of pregnancy (weeks 13-27)

• labor and delivery

• the process of childbirth

Match the following

• fluid buildup

• when feet and ankles become bigger due to fluid buildup

• shortness of breath

• when extra liquid collects in body tissues, causing swelling

• frequent urination

• to increase in size, amount, or speed very fast

• grow rapidly

• needing to urinate many times a day

• swelling in the feet and ankles

• feeling like it is hard to breathe

Match the following

• Braxton Hicks contractions

• two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

• baby's position

• mild, irregular contractions that prepare the uterus for birth

• uterus or womb

• an organ that has the shape of a bag in which liquid waste (= urine) collects before it is passed out of the body

• lungs

• the way the baby is lying in the womb, such as head down or breech

• bladder

• the organ in women and female animals in which babies or young animals develop before they are born

Match the following

• sleep on their side

• the continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels

• circulation

• any of the tubes through which blood flows through the body

• blood vessels

• lie on the left or right side while sleeping

Match the following

• hospital bag

• in terms of the body (physically) and the mind or emotions (mentally)

• childbirth classes

• classes that teach mothers about labor, delivery, and newborn care

• physically and mentally

• a bag packed with essentials for the hospital stay when giving birth

Direction: Fill in the missing phrases.

1/ During the (a)   , the body prepares for birth.

2/ Women may feel (b)   and notice swelling in their feet.

3/ (c)   can happen because the uterus presses on the lungs.

4/ Doctors check the (d)   during prenatal visits.

5/ Prenatal stretching can (e)   .

• third trimester of pregnancy
• back pain
• Shortness of breath
• baby’s position and growth
• improve circulation and reduce swelling

Third Trimester Changes

During the (a)   of pregnancy, the baby (b)   and the mother may feel more tired again. Common symptoms include back pain, ​ (c)   in the feet and ankles, and shortness of breath. Doctors often recommend attending all (d)   to monitor the baby’s position and growth. Some women may also feel (e)   contractions, which are mild and irregular.

• third trimester
• grows rapidly
• prenatal check-ups
• Braxton Hicks
• swelling
• first trimester
• grows slowly
• stomachache
• health insurance
• labor pain

Preparing for Birth

To stay comfortable, women should sleep on their (a)   with a pillow between the knees and stay hydrated. Light activities like walking or prenatal stretching can (b)   and reduce swelling. Preparing for birth also involves mental readiness. Expecting mothers can attend (c)   , prepare a (d)   , and discuss emergency contacts with family. Being (e)   helps reduce stress and makes the final stage of pregnancy safer.

• side
• improve circulation
• childbirth classes
• hospital bag
• physically and mentally ready
• back
• increase nausea
• language classes
• gym bag
• mood swings

Giving Advice for the Third Trimester

Doctors often give several pieces of advice to help women during the final stage of pregnancy. First, it is important to attend all prenatal check-ups to monitor the baby’s health and discuss any ​ (a)   . Women should also (b)   by eating nutritious meals, drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep. Light activities like prenatal yoga or walking can help ​ (c)   . It is also a good idea to prepare a hospital bag with ​ (d)   , important documents, and personal items for the hospital. Finally, expecting mothers should stay (e)   and talk to family members about their birth plan to feel more confident and ready for delivery.

• take care of their body
• mentally positive
• unusual symptoms
• maintain flexibility and reduce stress
• clothes for the mother and baby
• unusual symptom
• ignore their body
• maintain inflexibility and increase stress
• clothes for father and baby
• physically positive

How are you feeling in your third trimester?

I'm feeling ___.