How to stay calm during third trimester

[JKD1982]

Hi ladies

I am into my 3rd trimester and at 31 weeks am doing ok health wise. I have started to feel quite unsettled as the reality of pregnancy hits. I’m getting really large and uncomfortable already, I feel my baby kick a lot which is keeping me awake at night. I’m starting to feel a bit sick again and just tired and overwhelmed. I feel quite dizzy and faint sometimes also. It’s like a roller coaster that the ride has started and you can’t get off anymore.

I realise how lucky I am to be pregnant and what a joy our baby will bring. But I am scared of the birth and how ill cope with my health and if it will go ok.

Any tips on staying calm and positive thinking anyone wants to please share? I know the likelihood is everything will go fine and our baby will be born healthy. But it just all becomes a jumble especially when you’re stuck at home with too much time to think and basically wait... other than breathing techniques which I try. And good books, or online courses or anything people have found useful?

Thanks
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Hi! I'm 31+1 and totally get where you're coming from, thought the sickness, dizziness and tiredness was just a memory of the first trimester. I also have bursts where I'm really nervous and scared, but I'm just talking through with my husband, and video calling my family and friends. It takes my mind off all the scary realities right now.

I'm currently 39 weeks. Also feeling very anxious about birth, hospitals, visits etc. I have been working through the digital pack from The Positive Birthing Company, which has really helped with keeping me calm. Highly recommended.

I recommend reading the positive birth book to help with birth fear. I’m 28 weeks pregnant, I’ve always been terrified of birth but I listened to the audiobook and now I’m actually really calm and even excited about birth.