An important date is approaching – a meeting with the baby. Expectant mother and baby will have a hard way with which they will certainly cope. A great responsibility lies with the woman; the well-being and health of the newborn depends on how she perceives temporary difficulties.
38 weeks pregnant
Mother
Do not deny yourself the pleasure of sexual intimacy, semen contains prostaglandins that accelerate the opening of the cervix. Sex at this time is safe if there are no contraindications. A growing feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen indicates a gradual lowering of the baby’s head into the pelvic canal.
Child
The weight of the child is 3 kg, the height is 50 cm. The amount of amniotic fluid is about one liter, the diameter of the placenta is more than 15 cm, and the weight is 0.5-1 kg. The mood of the fetus still depends on the mother, because. hormones are passed along with the mother’s blood.
39 weeks pregnant
Mother
A normal pregnancy can last another three weeks, now the most important thing now is the mood. Fear of childbirth affects most new mothers, it can also cause complications during childbirth. Discuss your fears with a supervising doctor, he will help dispel the myths. The discharge of the mucous plug occurs shortly before childbirth – a few days or hours.
Child
The kid gained another 150 g, a state of expectation and fatigue. The child is too crowded and uncomfortable, a big event awaits him soon. A little man experiences great stress during childbirth and makes efforts for a speedy birth.
40 weeks pregnant
Mother
There is nothing special about the fact that the baby has not yet been born, in the end, this is the decision of two organisms – mother and baby. After the 40th week, the fetal heartbeat is checked every day with the help of CTG, at this time the woman is under the control of doctors in the maternity hospital. There are two weeks left until the end of the pregnancy. Set yourself in a positive mood, calm down and look forward to a happy meeting with the heir of this world.
Child
The average weight of a child this week is 3.5 kg, and the height is more than 50 cm. The first minutes after birth will forever remain in the subconscious of the baby. How to cheer him up and calm him down? Mom’s smile and affection, warm and cozy voice of parents. This child is a real treasure for the entire globe, he will bring new changes in his own way, but what they will be … Depends on the conditions in which he will grow up, on the instructions of his parents and the amount of love and care he receives.