At this time, the mother’s round belly is more obvious and she may elicit more recognition of her status from casual encounters. She feels proud of her pregnancy and may also really need the special attention and assistance of others during late pregnancy. Individual women will vary in their responses to this solicitous behavior and some women may disdain this attention and then in another situation, may be grateful for the extra care and concern.
But also in this last three months, physical discomforts may increase. And there is also a worry about the health of her child, the safe delivery and her own ability to cope with labor and delivery. The mother may curtail activities outside her home, desiring the safety and quiet of her home. Many mothers report a burst of activity to prepare for her baby’s arrival in the weeks before birth.
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