Week 37
Tips:Until now you will do tests once a month or every two weeks, now your doctor want to see you every week. You may do a pelvic exam to assess the...
Week 36
Your Baby:
Every week your baby gains more weight and later this week will be no further development. It is probably in a position with head down.
Baby weight now: 2.4 Kg
Baby size now: 45 cm
Your Body
Sure you have a tremendous desire to learn about your baby. You just have one month left ! It will be difficult to breathe because your uterus has reached a size 1000 times greater than its original and being below the ribs compressing the lungs. Your baby continues to grow and the amniotic fluid that surrounds it decreases as your body absorbs some of it, so diminishing the space which your baby can move in. You can notice less movements.
Tips:
If you have swelling from excess fluid, rest with your feet up or lie on your left side for better blood circulation. You should drink water, as this will remove the waste better by the kidneys and stimulate the intestinal movement. Make a list of important phone numbers (hospital, doctor, your partner's work, nurse, midwife ...) & save them on the mobile.
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Week 38
Tips:It is recommended that you buy a maternity or nursing bra (if you decide to breastfeed), do not do it in advance because your breasts will...
Week 39
Tips:Must differentiate between false labor and actual labor, how?Taking the time. You have to score the beginning of each contraction, the interval...