Whew, week 42 is here and it’s the official end of your pregnancy.
Your baby will probably get some extra monitoring in advance of your late-comer’s debut.
It’s almost time!
Some women experience mild diarrhea just prior to the onset of labor.
(So can a new dad, by the way.)
Who do you call?
Let your practitioner know and follow the instructions on labor and delivery.
That extra weight and discomfort can bring on even more swelling in your feet and ankles.
Consider talking to your partner before bed or writing down your worries so that you might rest easier emotionally.
Repeat daily.Second time in labor?
One thing you arent, though, is alone.
Get ready: Your little bundle is almost here!
If you’re 42 weeks pregnant, you’re in month 9 of your pregnancy.
It’s almost time!
Here’s some more information onhow weeks, months and trimesters are broken down in pregnancy.
How big is my baby at 42 weeks?
Shell also be more alert: Hi, Mommy!
Late delivery
Well, the due date’s come and gone … two weeks ago.
Of course, you’re probably sick of everyone calling to see if you’ve had the baby yet.
Past your due date?
Okay, after all those weeks of preparation, do you sort of have that hurry-up-and-wait feeling?
It may be helpful to keep in mind that yourestimated due datewas just that estimated.
One prelabor sign to look for may be loose bowel movements.
Some women experience mild diarrhea just prior to the onset of labor.
(So can a new dad, by the way.)
Who do you call?
Learn to ask a doula before you hire one.
Pregnancy Symptoms Week 42
Tips for You This Week
Baby is now officially late.
Monitor andtake notes on your contractions.
Baby could well be on the way.
Minimize the “sting” of birth withperineal massage(but get your practitioner’s okay first).
Here’s how: Insert clean, lubricated thumbs into your vagina.
At this point,you’re about as overdueas you’ve got the option to get.
One thing you arent, though, is alone.
About 5 in 100 pregnancies are post-term and extend beyond 42 weeks.
Get ready: Your little bundle is almost here!
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