I Thought I Could Do It All in My Third Trimester...

I thought I had until 34 weeks to get everything done before my baby arrived. By 30 weeks, my energy had dropped, my back hurt, I was barely sleeping—and I kept going.

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I’m Remi, an obstetrician and mum of three. In this video, I take you through what my third trimester actually felt like across my body, mind and life: the iron infusion and diabetes test, the physio referral I wish I’d accepted, the irritability that came with poor sleep, the pressure to finish work, and the crib and car seat I left alarmingly late. I share what I would do differently and how a partner or friend can offer useful help.

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This video is educational and shares my own experience. If your baby’s movements change, you have bleeding or think your waters have broken, contact your maternity unit promptly.

Timestamps
00:00 Third Trimester: What to Expect
00:51 28 Weeks: Medical Appointments
03:30 Physical Symptoms & My Biggest Regret
05:55 Mental & Emotional Health
08:15 Swelling, Braxton Hicks & Safety
11:00 Work & Maternity Leave Reality
12:17 The 37-Week Party
14:00 Last-Minute Baby Shopping
15:45 What I'd Do Differently