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Welcome to the third trimester! By 29 weeks, you may begin thinking about all of the neat aspects of having a newborn baby, such as labor and delivery!

By pregnancy week 29, you will probably be plagued by heartburn once again, as your belly grows more and more substantial each day.

You should be paying attention to your baby's movements each and every day from pregnancy week 29 onward. In general, you will notice patterns of rest and wakefulness in your baby. If you notice any abnormal movement patterns or a substantial reduction in movement be sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Now more than ever, it is important that you eat several small meals per day. Your baby needs the nutrients, and your digestive processes have slowed tremendously due to the rising levels of progesterone and the decreasing space in your belly.

It is also important that you drink plenty of water during the third trimester to help ward off constipation, which can result in hemorrhoids.

Now is the time to start enjoying the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Many women find this time liberating. This is the last time you will have to pamper yourself for quite some time. If you are in the mood, you should take some time to grab a facial or pedicure while you still can. Nothing makes a laboring mother look better than a set of well-manicured toes!

You should also enjoy these last few quiet weeks with your partner. If you have the opportunity, go out on a romantic date or two before your new baby makes his appearance into the world. Once that happens it may be a long time before you get to spend some quality one on one time with your partner. If you have other children at home, consider hiring a babysitter for a night or two during the next couple of months.

Many women find that edema or swelling, particularly in the legs and feet, becomes uncomfortable during the last trimester. Be sure to drink plenty of water, engage in light exercise such as walking, and keep your legs and feet elevated whenever possible.