Your Body

What to expect
As your bump grows you might be feeling increasingly anxious. You may also seem to forget things easily – often referred to as pregnancy brain! You may start to get rib pain as your rib cage expands and your breasts could leak colostrum. Colostrum is the first milk you produce after giving birth, which is thick and usually a golden yellow colour and essential to help your baby fight off infections. If you notice dark pigmentation in your skin, it could be sunburn.
Taking care

Tips
- Practise relaxation techniques to overcome your pregnancy worries – yoga is a good de-stressor.
- Slide a pillow between your legs and rest with your knees bent when you sleep – this should give you a good night’s rest.
- Keep a bottle or glass of water always by your side.
- Make sure you are getting your extra dose of vitamins and iron supplement
- Avoid face makeup with chemicals to cover any dark discolouration that you may get. These disappear automatically a few months after delivery.
Questions you may have
I have many cups of tea in a day. Is that okay?
“I was advised to try to give up the habit of drinking tea and coffee. Too much tea or coffee in pregnancy is linked to miscarriage and low birth weight. If you can’t give up, try not to have more than two cups of tea a day!”
I see these strange movements in my tummy! What is that?
“That is because of your baby kicking and moving. It is a sign that baby is well!”