You are currently in Week 37
(36 weeks and 1 days)
From APA-
What changes are occurring with your body?
If you have been measuring your uterus throughout your pregnancy, you may notice that there is little to no difference at this point. Most likely you will not notice any significant weight gain from this point on. Your total weight gain should be around 25 to 35 pounds.
The amount of amniotic fluid begins to decline around 37 weeks. Braxton Hicks contractions also increase in frequency. As your body begins to prepare for labor, your cervix will begin to dilate and efface, and you will pass the mucus plug.
During pregnancy, a mucus plug blocks the opening to the cervix to prevent bacteria from entering. Before labor, this mucus plug is expelled in preparation of delivery. Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating, and your body is starting to prepare for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens over time. (That sure does narrow it down!)
How big is your baby?
Your baby is probably about 18 inches long and weighs 6 to 7 pounds.
If you have been measuring your uterus throughout your pregnancy, you may notice that there is little to no difference at this point. Most likely you will not notice any significant weight gain from this point on. Your total weight gain should be around 25 to 35 pounds.
The amount of amniotic fluid begins to decline around 37 weeks. Braxton Hicks contractions also increase in frequency. As your body begins to prepare for labor, your cervix will begin to dilate and efface, and you will pass the mucus plug.
During pregnancy, a mucus plug blocks the opening to the cervix to prevent bacteria from entering. Before labor, this mucus plug is expelled in preparation of delivery. Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating, and your body is starting to prepare for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens over time. (That sure does narrow it down!)
How big is your baby?
Your baby is probably about 18 inches long and weighs 6 to 7 pounds.
What is happening with your baby?
Even though by the end of this week your baby is considered full term, it is still better in most situations for the baby to remain in the womb until she signals that she is ready to come out.
If your baby has not turned and is not in the head down position, you should begin talking with your health care provider and partner regarding the various options that are available. There are several ways that babies can be turned. There are both natural techniques and medical techniques. Remember that breech presentations occur in about 1 in 25 full-term births.
What should you plan for this week?Even though by the end of this week your baby is considered full term, it is still better in most situations for the baby to remain in the womb until she signals that she is ready to come out.
If your baby has not turned and is not in the head down position, you should begin talking with your health care provider and partner regarding the various options that are available. There are several ways that babies can be turned. There are both natural techniques and medical techniques. Remember that breech presentations occur in about 1 in 25 full-term births.
You should be finishing up childbirth classes and taking care of any other preparations for the baby. Make sure your bags are packed, and you may want to try a test run to the hospital just to be on the safe side.
From WebMD -
Baby is getting rounded every day, and skin is getting pinker and losing its wrinkly appearance. Baby's head is usually positioned down into the pelvis by now. Your uterus may stay the same size as it was for the last week or two. Your weight gain should be about as high as it will go, about 25 to 35 pounds. About this time, your doctor might perform a pelvic exam to help judge the progress of your pregnancy. (Oh good some more people judging my pregnancy.)
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