Week 36 Your body: If you are having weird dreams, don’t worry. It’s pretty common as well as “nesting” behavior. If you have a sudden, unbearable urge to scrub the grease from behind the stove, you may be heading for the hospital soon! Your baby should be “dropping” into the pelvis soon and you will…
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Week 2 Your body: Although you will not find out for several weeks to come, your baby’s sex has already been determined. Within a week of fertilization, one egg has divided into 250 cells. Your uterine lining, which will nourish the baby, is developing, and your body secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates an egg…
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Week 37 Your body: Make sure you have discussed hospital procedures, birthing facilities, IVs, and pain relief with your doctor. You do have a choice with these things so make sure your doctor knows what you want. Also, ask a friend or family member to assist after your baby’s born. You don’t have to do…
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Week 1 Your body and pregnancy: Your first week is actually your menstrual period. This time is counted towards your EDD (estimated due date) even though you haven’t conceived yet. You should make sure that you stay away from the things that would be harmful to your baby such as drinking, smoking and using drugs.…
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Week 38 Your body: Have your bags packed and ready by the door. Make sure you have everything you are going to need to make yourself comfortable in the hospital and also everything you will need to bring your baby home. In false labor, the contractions are irregular and can be very painful. True labor…
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Week 39 Your body: Use this time to rest and prepare for your baby. You might try taking a long slow walk to help bring on labor. Many women lose their mucus plug a week or two before delivery (though for others it doesn’t happen until right before delivery). If the mucus is pink or…
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Week 40 Your body: If you’re wondering why you’re still pregnant, remember that only five percent of women deliver on their due dates. Have comfortable labor and a happy delivery and make sure you tell everyone about your new baby! Congratulations! Spend this time relaxing, playing with your partner, and maybe catching up on your…
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