It’s week 37, and final preparations in the womb have begun. You have a reason to celebrate: Your baby is considered full term. Here are a few changes she is experiencing: Her weight gain slows considerably, but she has just a little more room to grow.
Changes in Body:
- Your baby might move down into your pelvis, so some of your late-pregnancy symptoms could go away.
- Less pressure on your digestive organs might alleviate heartburn and constipation.
- Digestion might be easier, too.
- Your shortness of breath might dissipate as your lungs now have more room to move.
- While you might feel less pressure in your upper body, you could feel more pressure on your bladder.
- Breathing will be easier now as the baby is no longer putting pressure on your diaphragm and lungs.
Your Baby:
- Between weeks 36 and 38 the baby's head is likely to engage.
- You should feel some relief from the pressure in your abdomen.
- The fine hair that covers your babies body is beginning to wear off now.
- Baby is now 47cm long and weighs 2.7kg
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