Pregnancy week 38, you are now in the final stages of your pregnancy. Your
Pregnancy is “full term” and you can expect your little one to make his or her arrival anytime now. Prepare yourself mentally for the arrival of your little one. Get organized. Being systematic and organized would go a long way in managing things efficiently even with a
baby.
About the Baby
Your baby is now a little over 7 pounds. Your baby continues to gain weight at a rate of approximately an ounce a day. The weight would vary depending on whether it is a baby boy or girl. The length of your baby is approximately 21 inches. All the internal organs of your little one are developed fully. In
Pregnancy Week 38 the development of the brain continues. Your baby has shed most part of the lanugo (this your baby would actually swallow in the final stages). The baby’s grasp is real firm now and you can feel it once he or she has arrived and you give a finger in his fist to hold. Your little one is all set to announce his or her in a few days.
About the Mother
You can feel those little movements very well now. Keep track of the fetal movements and do report any abnormal changes or decrease in activity to your practitioner. During this
Pregnancy week 38 you would still be facing trouble sleeping so try to have a short nap whenever you can. Slow down a little do not get up from your bed or otherwise quickly or with a jerk.
You may experience a tingling sensation going down your legs or in your vagina in
Week 38. Do not worry this is only your naughty little baby kicking some nerve as he or she gets comfortable inside you.
You have now come to your full size and are not going to get any bigger in the days to come. In this
Pregnancy Week 38 you may notice that your belly has gone down further it is because your baby has progressed lower into your pelvic area. Your anxiety regarding the actual procedure of
childbirth and labor increase and it would be best to catch up on some more reading. Your practitioner would be of great help and would be able to clear all your doubts providing a scientific explanation.
Just relax and enjoy all the time that you have during this
Pregnancy period and you will get more information on this period in
Pregnancy Week by Week. For you as a mother it is just a matter of days now before your little one would be actually in your arms. Enjoy every bit of these moments it is something you would cherish for a lifetime.
