It's almost that time...
Your baby's progress:
- Your baby settles into the pelvis and is now protected by the pelvic bones.
- The lungs are functional.
- Your baby fills most of the uterus and isn't able to move around much anymore.
- Most of the downy coat of lanugo has disappeared.
- Your baby may have a full head of hair.
Your progress:
- Walking may become more difficult because the baby has dropped and engaged into the pelvis.
- You will need to visit the toilet more often because of pressure on your bladder.
- By now, you would probably have put on between up to 14 kilograms.
What to do:
- Make sure you've finalised your last minute preparations.
- Give your partner a list of people who need to be contacted when your baby is born.
- If you are having a C-section, read up on or speak to your doctor about the pros and cons of the procedure.
Good to know:
- Have you thought about a lactaction consultant for assistance with breastfeeding? Ask friends and family for recommendation, as breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally to some moms.