Your body: If your friends are throwing you a baby shower, you might want to start thinking about what you will need and start a list. You may find increased discharge called leukorrhea. Your expanding uterus is pressing against your diaphragm, and you may find it more difficult to catch your breath. This will get better once the baby "drops" which is usually about 2-3 weeks before delivery. Try sitting up straight, and try sleeping in a propped up position. Swelling of the feet is normal in advanced pregnancy, but if you experience facial swelling, severe headaches, abdominal pain or nausea, contact your doctor immediately. You may be suffering from pre-eclampsia.
Baby: Your baby has grown to about 16 inches in length and weighs about 3 and a half pounds. Your baby should now be head down. Ninety-six percent of all babies present head first by the time labor begins.
