Pregnancy week 39, now it is just a matter of time before your little one announces his or her arrival. You may experience slight
pains which come and go. Keep a watch for any abnormal discharge or bleeding and do report it immediately to your medical practitioner. Few mothers in
Week 39 many observe leaking of the amniotic fluid or even water breaking, loss of the mucus plug (the mucus plug is something that has kept your uterus sealed for so long protecting it from any kind of infection) or some spotting just before you go into labor. As each
body reacts differently you cannot generalize as to what you would experience just before going into labor.
About the Baby
Your baby weighs between 7 and 7.5 pounds in this
Pregnancy week and you will get the whole information on prgnancy in
Pregnancy Week by Week. The baby is approximately 21 – 21.5 inches long. All the organs are ready for birth and your baby is just waiting for the right moment. The baby has been holding on to all the “meconium” which the system of the baby would release as the first stool (black in color).Your baby is all set for starting the journey down the birth canal in a few days from now.
About the Mother
All the excitement of the big moment is depriving you of your sleep even more. Catch up on your sleep with short naps during day time. Your frequent visits to the bathroom in
Pregnancy Week 39 continue with the fully
grown baby exerting more pressure on your bladder. Report any discharge or any other abnormal observation to your practitioner. Continue with some light relaxation exercises. You must explain your birth plan to your caregiver and make all your preferences clear
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Be ready to leave home any time from now and keep your bags packed with all you and your little one would need while you are in the hospital. In this
Pregnancy Week 39 do not forget small things like a camera, all the phone numbers of people your partner would like to call to announce the arrival of your bundle of joy.
Read up, so you know exactly what to expect. With several books today that provide a step by step guide you would have all the information you need to know to take care of your young one. The best person to clarify all your doubts is your medical practitioner.
Few women may experience post partum blues and so it is best to read up and talk to your practitioner in 39th week of
Pregnancy. Some women experience severe depression after
delivery that can have serious consequences if left untreated. It is best to be aware of what to expect and keep your practitioner informed regarding any abnormal changes or feelings.
Keep everything ready because in
Pregnancy Week 39 you may go into labor at any time. Once you are in labor it would be very difficult for you to think straight with all the pain to handle.
Relax and enjoy this wonderful time of your life.
