For all future moms—especially first-timers—pregnancy is a wonderful journey full of surprises. As the tiny miracle grows, the woman starts connecting with her own body and discovering a new physical sensitivity. From the moment you feel the baby’s first kick, that almost strange sensation that you’re sharing the same body, and feeling movements you’re not making yourself, will not cease until birth.
It’s the case of belly vibrations.
Why does my belly vibrate during the third trimester of pregnancy?
Between weeks 26 and 28, most babies begin to move regularly. But just when you think you’re getting used to their movements and rhythms, some “strange” or “unnatural” sensation appears—something that might be described as fetal movements like tremors, like a shake or jerk—that makes you worry again.
But as we'll explain in this blog, it's most likely nothing serious. Below are the most common reasons this happens:
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Yes— as your baby grows, they also become more active and do more than just “kick.” When they stretch, you might feel a jolting sensation that lasts longer than a normal kick or punch.
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Hiccups and sneezes. Yes, it turns out the little one may have hiccups, cough, or sneeze even while still in mom’s belly. It may feel strange for the mother when it happens suddenly, but it is totally normal.
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Muscle spasms. As the baby grows day by day, they can experience muscle spasms. To the mother, these may seem like sudden movements.
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Movement of the umbilical cord. Sometimes the baby can get tangled in the cord and try to move and free themselves. This can seem alarming, but the truth is it’s very common.
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Irritable uterus. Some women have the condition of an irritable uterus, which could be the cause of the trembling sensation.
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What you eat. Sometimes, the baby may suddenly become very active when you consume very cold drinks, caffeine, or chocolate.
Why do I feel as though my baby is vibrating?
As already mentioned above, there isn't really a phenomenon in which “the baby vibrates.” What’s most likely, if you feel like your baby is vibrating in the womb, is that it’s due to the muscle reactions cited. Occasionally, the baby may have quick muscular responses, similar to spasms, that can be felt like vibrations.
The conclusion is that fetal movements are a good indicator of a healthy baby. But always consult your doctor if you’re worried that something might be wrong, and do not hesitate to seek medical attention.
Together with medical professionals, Glo is also here to offer all the help and support to all future moms. During pregnancy, many women experience low back pain and other discomforts, such as swollen and heavy legs.
If you’re pregnant and your legs are swelling?
Besides taking care of yourself so that your baby develops healthily, it’s also important to take care of you so you feel good, full of vitality and energy. During pregnancy it’s normal that, due to hormonal changes and increased fluid volume in the body, your legs and feet swell, and even your hands do.
Legs tend to feel swollen especially in the final stage of pregnancy, and it can make you feel really heavy and tired. Besides drinking enough water, walking or swimming, we can help ourselves with lymphatic drainage massages on the legs.
During this stage, as a precaution, there are few products or supplements that can safely be taken or applied, but one very effective and safe way is to perform lymphatic drainage massages on the legs, either by a professional or using a good massage device, like the Glo910.
In Glo, we care about women’s health, wellness and beauty at all stages of life, including during pregnancy. That’s why we offer a range of products that can be applied with total safety.
For example, to treat muscle pains, swollen feet and ankles we recommend using Glo910, our anti-cellulite device with the Soft-Massage head made of soft massage sponges.
A massage with the Soft-Massage head is perfect for giving that extra gentle care that a pregnant body needs; its massage is very relaxing and relieves muscle tension. It helps a lot to apply the massage on the lower back, legs or any part where you feel discomfort, except the belly.
Since we developed the cryo-massage head that applies massage with cold, it has become a great ally for women’s legs especially during pregnancy and more so if the end of this stage falls in summer and the inflammation of the legs worsens because of the heat.
This head is stored in the freezer, and applying the drainage massage along with cold naturally deflates tissues, facilitating the drainage of fluids retained in the feet and legs, in addition to providing instant relief and lightness. It can be combined with serum for tired legs.
Do you feel that cellulite is appearing or worsening during pregnancy?
A good self-care routine during pregnancy is essential so you feel well, reduce swelling in your legs, and stop cellulite during pregnancy, which may worsen or appear due to fluid retention.
Fluid retention in the legs is the main cause of cellulite appearance or worsening; that is why during pregnancy it often happens. To prevent its appearance and even treat it so that it not only doesn’t get worse, but so that after giving birth you notice a noticeable improvement, we can apply Glo910 on the legs following, in this case, the routine for cellulite treatment.
You can discover the perfect beauty and self-care treatments for future moms in the specific pregnancy section of our website.
The best part is that investing in this device will allow you to take care of yourself daily both during pregnancy and afterwards to keep cellulite under control.
Check how GLO can help you at our dedicated space to Expecting Moms.
