At week 38, it is but natural for a mother-to-be to eagerly await the arrival of her little bundle of joy. In spite of having made it through 38 long weeks, the anticipation experienced at the 38th week is immeasurable.
Almost every pregnant woman experiences nausea and vomiting during the first trimester of pregnancy. A fifth of these women are known to experience nausea and other signs of morning sickness off and on, right through to the third trimester and a small fraction of these women are known to feel nauseous even as labor...
...progresses. In most cases, pregnant women experience pregnancy week 38 morning sickness due to a sudden change in their hormonal pattern during this time.
Having heard of the pain that is experienced at the time of child birth, it is but natural for any woman to feel weak in the knees at this stage as she prepares for the final leg of her long journey to motherhood. During this period, it is not uncommon for an expectant mother to feel a little queasy off and on. In many cases, at pregnancy week 38 nausea is experienced mainly because of the fear that a pregnant woman feels with regard to imminent labor and delivery. At this time, it also becomes difficult for the mother to sleep comfortably because of the size of her tummy as well as the anxiety that she feels. This results in fatigue, headaches and insomnia. See also 38 weeks pregnant what to expect
In addition, an expectant mother also tends to experience indigestion and heartburn due to the growing size of her baby and hormonal alterations. All these factors have a tendency to add up and the expectant mother ends up feeling a bit nauseous even in the third trimester. In addition, during active labor, the pain resulting from the rhythmic contractions and back pain also contribute to ovulation week 38 nausea. In addition, the expanding uterus and the weight of the baby tend to suppress major blood vessels leading to a sudden fall in pressure leading to lightheadedness and an overall feeling of being weak. Also read 38 Weeks Pregnant and Exhausted
Fetus week 38 nausea, especially if accompanied by diarrhea, could be an indicator of a microbial infection. Food poisoning is another possibility for a sudden bout of nausea and morning sickness-like symptoms. When the nausea is clubbed with sudden bloating or swelling, abdominal pain or listlessness, it could be indicative of serious medical complications. Hence, it is always better to consult your gynecologist at the earliest so as to minimize the risks of serious pregnancy complications.
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