With 38 weeks in the books, month 9 of pregnancy is about halfway done.
Your baby’s lungs are stronger and she’s getting ready to announce her entrance into the world.
Only a few weeks left to go!
Sleepless nights, a little anxiety andleaky breasts.Huh?
You may want to skip caffeine and any other diuretic drinks now.
Does this mean that labor is imminent?
So if youre having diarrhea this week, it may mean that labor is imminent (yay!).
Skip fatty foods or anything thats loaded with insoluble fiber.Read MoreItchy bellyOne way to soothe an itchy belly?
Slather on vitamin E oil.
double-check the tops aren’t too tight if you’re going for the knee- or thigh-high variety.
Don’t turn on the computer to search for info on labor and delivery.
That will just keep you up longer when you do go to bed.
Instead, grab something low-tech a book or a magazine and read for a bit.
That will soothe you to sleep faster.Read MoreNesting instinctA change in energy levels is pretty common this week.
Go ahead and clean, but dont wear yourself out.
If theyre not, though, dont worry.
This is a good time to go over your breathing and visualization techniques.
Or stash away several trays of bran muffins they’ll come in handy.
And remember, it wont last forever!Wear loose, cool clothingPerpetually damp these days?
That depends on how much salt you’re eating in the first place.
Salt, but don’t oversalt, your food.
If you’re 38 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 9 of your pregnancy.
Only a few weeks left to go!
Here’s some more information onhow weeks, months and trimesters are broken down in pregnancy.
How big is my baby at 38 weeks?
Only two more weeks four max before your baby makes her appearance!
Baby’s preparing for birth
At 38 weeks pregnant, all systems are almost go!
Sleepless nights, a little anxiety andleaky breasts.
Not all women experience it, though.
Label everything carefully, so you won’t be left with UFOs (unidentified frozen objects).
Good candidates for the freezer include hearty soups, stews, casseroles and mini meatloafs.
Or stash away several trays of bran muffins they’ll come in handy.
Nows also the time to find some good takeout spots, if you havent already.
see to it all the items you stashed inyour hospital bagstill fit you.
The PJs you bought at 30 weeks may now be too snug.
If youre bringing snacks, just know that some practitioners give a thumbs-down toeating during labor.
Walking is easy on your knees and ankles, which makes it one of thebest exercises during pregnancy.
And there’s anotherbenefit to walking though at this point, it might be better termed “waddling.”
Speaking of labor, there are those who swear that a long walk can actually bring oncontractions.
So keep your sneaks handy as you near your due date or round the corner past it.
Childbirth education programs generally teach you tocope with labor discomfortby using distraction techniques.
Staying rested, relaxed and positive will help you stay more comfortable.
And remember, it wont last forever!
Perpetually damp these days?
Be sure to also drink plenty of water and crack some windows or crank up the AC.
Gotta go (and go, and go, and go …)?
Wondering ifcutting back on saltwill help ease the puff?
That depends on how much salt you’re eating in the first place.
Plus, dramatically cutting back on sodium isn’t good for the baby.
Salt, but don’t oversalt, your food.
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