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Thu, Jan 17 Fri, Jan 18 Sat, Jan 19 Sun, Jan 20 Mon, Jan 21 Tue, Jan 22 Wed, Jan 23
Approximate day of
your last menstrual
cycle.
If you smoke, this is
the time to quit.
Speak to your doctor
about smoking
cessation program.
Speak to your health
care provider about
any current
medications and their
health risks to
developing fetus.
Look at your work
and home
environment for
potential
environmental
hazards.
Schedule a dental
exam prior to
pregnancy to take
care of any
necessary dental
work to avoid
unnecessary
exposure to x-rays.
Taking prenatal
vitamins now with
extra folic acid helps
promote maternal
and fetal health and
prevent neural tube
defects.
Alcohol and drugs
are a serious threat
fetal development.
They should be
avoided during
pregnancy.
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1 week 3 days
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1 week 4 days
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1 week 5 days
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1 week 6 days
Day 14
2 wks
Thu, Jan 24 Fri, Jan 25 Sat, Jan 26 Sun, Jan 27 Mon, Jan 28 Tue, Jan 29 Wed, Jan 30
Getting a health
physical for you and
your partner prior to
conception is helpful
to avoid potential
medical problems.
Now is the time to
talk with your partner
about parenting and
pregnancy.
Ovulation should be
occurring within the
next several days.
Look for increased
mucus in vaginal
secretions.
Caffeine's effect on
developing baby is
unknown. It is best to
avoid caffeine during
pregnancy.
If you have a regular
exercise routine,
usually there is no
reason to stop.
If you haven't found
a doctor or midwife,
now is a good time to
start looking for one.
Based on a 28 day
cycle, today is the
approximate date of
conception.
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Day 21
3 wks
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Once sperm enters
egg, the egg splits
and forms nuclei of
ovum. Sperm nucei
and ovum nuclei join
and this is
fertilization.
Until day 15 baby is
considered a zygote.
Sex of your baby is
determined at the
moment of
fertilization.
Zygote is rapidly
dividing and is
surrounded by the
zona pellucida The
zona pellucida holds
the cells together.
The inner solid ball of
cells is called the
blastocyst.
The zona pellucida is
replaced by the
trophoblast.
The zygote is fed by
uterine "milk" (or
secretions from
uterine glands) at
this time.
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Between days 7-10
from fertilization
implantation usually
occurs.
The amniotic sac
begins to form at the
time of implantation.
The yolk sac and
umbilical cord also
begin to form.
It is possible to
receive positive
results from a home
pregnancy test at this
time, but they are
more accurate if
taken after a missed
period.
You may be feeling
symptoms of
pregnancy now such
as nausea, fatigue,
and breast
tenderness.
You may be noticing
more frequent
urination and
increased vaginal
discharge.
If you have a 28 day
cycle, you should
note an absence of
your menstrual cycle
today.
Month 2
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Day 35
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Baby is
approximately 1 mm
long.
Your baby is now
called an embryo.
Baby's neural tube
forms, heart begins
to form, and blood
begins to circulate.
Moms may notice
nasal congestion and
nosebleeds during
pregnancy.
Mom's blood volume
begins to increase.
Mom's will have 45%
more blood by the
third trimester.
Baby's liver begins to
function.
Mom's feelings about
pregnancy range
from ambivalence,
excitement, to
nervousness. All are
normal.
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Baby is
approximately 2 mm
long.
Eating dry crackers
may help with
morning sickness.
Mom's should plan
rest periods
throughout the day to
help with fatigue.
Normal weight gain
during pregnancy is
25 - 35 pounds.
During the 1st
trimester expect a 3
1/2 - 5 pound gain.
Baby's limb buds are
noticeable now.
Baby's mouth, jaw,
and esophagus are
forming.
Baby's heart begins
to beat, although
only visible through
ultrasound
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 4-6
mm. Baby weighs
about 0.4 grams
Baby's brain begins
to form and cranial
nerves are formed.
Baby is C shaped
now and has a tail.
Moms may be
experiencing mood
swings and/or
irritability.
Baby's placenta
development begins.
Baby's eyes, ears,
mouth, nose, lip,
tongue, and teeth
are forming.
Moms should expect
to have blood work
done or scheduled at
first prenatal
appointment.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 8 mm
or 0.30 inches. Baby
weighs about 0.8
grams.
Mom may notice
changes in skin
pigmentation during
pregnancy.
Baby's bones begin
to form.
Baby's mouth, nose,
and lips are
recognizable.
Baby's sex glands
appear.
Moms may find
acupuncture helps
with morning
sickness.
Baby's fingers and
toes are present,
although they may
still be webbed.
Month 3
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 12
mm or 0.50 inches.
Baby weighs about 1
gram.
Baby's external ears
are developing
Mom's clothing is
probably getting tight
now.
Washing your face
several times a day
may help with skin
breakouts.
Baby's optic nerve
and eyelids are
developing.
Baby's arms and
legs are moving now.
This would be visible
on ultrasound.
You may be able to
hear your baby's
heartbeat via
doppler.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 20
mm or 0.75 inches.
Baby weighs about 2
grams.
Baby's muscles in
trunk, limbs, and
head are
developing.
Male and female
genitalia still look
very similar.
Development of
heart is complete.
Warm or cold
compresses may
help with headaches.
Your baby very
clearly looks like a
baby now.
Some women
experience only mild
pregnancy
symptoms.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 2.5-
3.0 cm or 1.2 inches.
Baby weighs about
3-5 grams or .25
ounces.
All organ systems
and external
structures are
present now.
Baby's head is
almost half of your
baby's size.
Your baby's face is
well formed.
Skipping meals
because of morning
sickness will likely
make nausea worse.
Eat small meals
instead.
You might start
wearing some
maternity clothes
now.
Pregnant moms
require more oxygen.
They may feel short
of breath.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 3-5
cm or 1.2-2.0 inches.
Baby weighs about 8
grams.
Baby's fingers and
toes begin growing
soft nails.
Baby's intestines are
developing.
Baby's bladder sac is
formed.
Kegel exercises can
help curb urinary
incontinence.
Boy babies begin
producing
testosterone.
Congratulations! You
have completed your
first trimester.
Month 4
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 5-6
cm or 2.0-2.4 inches.
Baby weighs about
14 grams or 0.5
ounces.
Baby's skin is pink
and delicate.
Baby is making
hormones such as
insulin now.
Baby's liver is
producing bile.
Pregnancy amnesia
kicks in. You may
find yourself more
forgetful.
Sleeping on your
belly is likely
impossible. Try
sleeping on your
side.
Using a body pillow
at night may help
with discomfort.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 7-9
cm or 3.0-3.5 inches.
Baby weighs about
35 grams or 1.25
ounces.
Baby's tooth sockets
are forming.
Baby's hair follicles
develop.
Sleeping with your
head elevated may
help with night time
heartburn.
Exercises performed
laying flat on your
back should be
avoided now.
Lamaze, Bradley,
Dick-Read, and
hypnobirthing are
childbirth methods to
consider.
If you haven't picked
one already, you are
probably looking for
baby names.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 9-10
cm or 3.5-4.0 inches.
Baby weighs about
50 grams or 1.75
ounces.
Baby begins to
inhale and exhale
amniotic fluid
(practicing
breathing).
Morning sickness
has hopefully
disappeared.
Baby has meconium
present in the
intestines now.
Mom may find her
skin drier during
pregnancy. Lotions
may help.
Moms may
experience leg
cramps. Make sure
to stretch legs when
they occur.
Some women
experience carpal
tunnel syndrome
during pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor if
you experience
muscle aches in your
hands and wrist.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 10-11
cm or 4-4.3 inches.
Baby weighs about
100 grams or 3.5
ounces.
Baby may be sucking
its thumb.
You may be starting
to feel baby move
now. First time moms
may not feel baby
move till closer to 20
wks.
Baby's sex is
distinguishable now.
If you have an
ultrasound it is
possible to detect the
baby's gender this
early.
You'll probably be
asked if you want
blood work done for
alpha fetoprotein
testing done (a
screening for neural
tube defects or
Down's Syndrome).
Moms may feel
frustrated that you
are too big for your
regular clothes, but
don't quite fit into
maternity clothes.
There are many old
wive's tales
predicting baby's
gender. Try our
gender prediction
quiz.
Month 5
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 11 or
12 cm or 5 inches.
Baby weighs about
100-150 grams or
3.5-5.3 ounces.
Baby's eyes and
ears are in their
proper place now.
Baby's circulatory
system is completely
functional.
Baby's sweat glands
are developing.
Moms may have
back pain during
pregnancy. Try
wearing a pregnancy
support belt.
If you have other
children, try having
them sit on your lap
instead of carrying or
lifting them.
Eating high fiber
foods such as fruits,
veggies, and bran
cereal may help with
constipation.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 13.5
cm or 5.3 inches.
Baby weighs about
150-200 grams or
5.3-7.0 ounces.
Fine hair called
lanugo is starting to
appear.
Baby's fingerprints
and toeprints are
forming.
Baby's teeth
beginning to form
enamel.
Mom may be
experiencing round
ligament pains - pain
or discomfort on one
or both sides of
abdomen.
Ask your doctor or
midwife for safe over
the counter
medications to take
for heartburn.
You probably have
begun shopping for
baby clothes and
baby furniture.
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Thu, May 23 Fri, May 24 Sat, May 25 Sun, May 26 Mon, May 27 Tue, May 28 Wed, May 29
Baby's crown to
rump length is 15 cm
or 6 inches. Baby
weighs about 250
grams or 8.5 ounces.
Baby is sucking and
swallowing.
Try talking to your
baby. Baby can hear
you.
Baby may assume
favorite positions.
Moms may have a
white vaginal
discharge known as
leukorrhea.
Moms may
experience bleeding
gums when brushing
teeth.
You may have to be
creative and try
different positions
during sexual
intercourse.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 16 cm
or 6.3 inches. Baby
weighs about 300
grams or 10.5
ounces.
Fetal heartbeat can
be heard with
fetoscope.
Baby's skin becomes
less transparent.
Baby can grasp
things.
Moms should elevate
their feet and legs
when resting or
sitting to help with
swelling.
If mom has
developed
hemorrhoids ice
packs or topical
ointments may help.
Now is a good time
to register for
childbirth
preparations class.
Month 6
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Thu, Jun 06 Fri, Jun 07 Sat, Jun 08 Sun, Jun 09 Mon, Jun 10 Tue, Jun 11 Wed, Jun 12
Baby's crown to
rump length is 18 cm
Vernix, a white
lanolin-like covering,
You may have had
an ultrasound and
Baby's nipples now
appear on mammary
Dad may become
more involved in
Moms might have
more vivid dreams or
If you are planning to
breastfeed, a
or 7 inches. Baby
weighs about 300-
350 grams or 10.5-
12.3 ounces.
appears on baby to
protect its skin.
know your baby's
gender.
glands. pregnancy. nightmares. breastfeeding class
is recommended.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 19 cm
or 7.5 inches.Baby
weighs about 350-
425 grams or 12.3-
15 ounces.
Baby's eyelashes
and eyebrows are
growing.
Baby's total length
(head to toe) is
approximately 10
inches.
Baby now sleeps and
wakes on a
somewhat regular
schedule.
A birth plan is
something you might
be working on.
Some moms will hire
a doula or labor
assistant for support
during labor.
During the second
trimester, moms feel
less fatigue and
more energy.
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Thu, Jun 20 Fri, Jun 21 Sat, Jun 22 Sun, Jun 23 Mon, Jun 24 Tue, Jun 25 Wed, Jun 26
Baby's crown to
rump length is 20 cm
or 7.9 inches. Baby
weighs about 425-
500 grams or 15
ounces -1.1 pounds.
Baby is starting to
make antibodies.
Dad may be able to
see or feel baby's
movements.
Baby's heartbeat is
getting stronger.
Some moms have
difficultly wearing
contacts during
pregnancy. This
usually resolves 6
wks postpartum.
Moms may start to
worry about weight
gain. Nutrition during
pregnancy is vital for
proper development.
Sex life may be
affected. Dad may
have fears of hurting
your or baby. You
may desire sex more
or sex drive may go
down during
pregnancy.
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Thu, Jun 27 Fri, Jun 28 Sat, Jun 29 Sun, Jun 30 Mon, Jul 01 Tue, Jul 02 Wed, Jul 03
Baby's crown to
rump length is 21 cm
or 8.3 inches. Baby
weighs about 500-
600 grams or 1.1-1.3
pounds
Bleeding and blurred
vision are some
danger signs in
pregnancy.
Baby's lungs are
developing. Alveoli
are forming.
Baby has developed
a hand grip reflex
and startle reflex.
Baby is getting
bigger and has less
space to move
around.
Mom may be
experiencing Braxton
Hicks Contractions.
Dizziness during
pregnancy
sometimes occurs.
Sleeping on your
side is one thing you
can do to help.
Month 7
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Thu, Jul 04 Fri, Jul 05 Sat, Jul 06 Sun, Jul 07 Mon, Jul 08 Tue, Jul 09 Wed, Jul 10
Baby's crown to
rump length is 22 cm
or 8.7 inches. Baby
weighs about 600-
700 grams or 1.3-1.5
pounds
Baby's eye is
completely
developed and will
open soon.
Baby's skin is red
and wrinkled.
More than half of
baby's born now will
survive.
Mom may worry
about having signs of
preterm labor.
Mom is probably
looking forward to
baby shower soon.
If your having
problems with leg
cramps, try using
heat.
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Thu, Jul 11 Fri, Jul 12 Sat, Jul 13 Sun, Jul 14 Mon, Jul 15 Tue, Jul 16 Wed, Jul 17
Baby's crown to
rump length is 23 cm
or 9 inches. Baby
weighs about 700-
800 grams or 1.5-
1.75 pounds.
Baby's total length
(head to toe) is
approximately 11
inches.
Baby's brain looks
like a mature brain
now.
Alveoli appear in the
lungs and begin
producing surfactant.
If you've had a prior
cesarean birth you
may be considering a
VBAC, vaginal birth
after cesarean.
Mom may notice
increased shortness
of breath.
More and more
mothers are
considering storing
their baby's cord
blood.
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Thu, Jul 18 Fri, Jul 19 Sat, Jul 20 Sun, Jul 21 Mon, Jul 22 Tue, Jul 23 Wed, Jul 24
Baby's crown to
rump length is 24 cm
or 9.4 inches. Baby
weighs about 850-
1000 grams or 1.8-
2.2 pounds.
Baby's eyes open. Baby has a strong
grip.
Baby is able to cry. Moms are averaging
a 1/2-1 pound weight
gain per week now.
Moms may be
experiencing groin
pains.
Congratulations you
have finished your
second trimester!
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Thu, Jul 25 Fri, Jul 26 Sat, Jul 27 Sun, Jul 28 Mon, Jul 29 Tue, Jul 30 Wed, Jul 31
Baby's crown to
rump length is 25 cm
or 9.8 inches. Baby
weighs about 1000-
1100 grams or 2.2-
2.4 pounds.
Mom should start
monitoring fetal
movements through
daily kick counts.
Baby starts to
recognize mom's
voice in third
trimester.
If baby is a boy,
testes are
descending.
You should be tested
for gestational
diabetes now.
Braxton Hicks
contractions may be
increasing.
You will probably
begin seeing your
health care provider
every 2 wks now.
Month 8
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Thu, Aug 01 Fri, Aug 02 Sat, Aug 03 Sun, Aug 04 Mon, Aug 05 Tue, Aug 06 Wed, Aug 07
Baby's crown to
rump length is 26 cm
or 10.2 inches. Baby
weighs about 1100-
1250 grams or 2.4-
2.75 pounds
Baby is 2/3 it's final
size.
Baby is picking up
body fat and filling
out.
Baby is able to
partially control it's
own body
temperature now.
Mom may be
experiencing
increased urination
again.
Talk to your heath
care provider about
guidelines to call
when having
contractions.
Mom may be trying
to decide whether or
not to circumcise if
baby is a boy.
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Thu, Aug 08 Fri, Aug 09 Sat, Aug 10 Sun, Aug 11 Mon, Aug 12 Tue, Aug 13 Wed, Aug 14
Baby's crown to
rump length is 27 cm
or 10.6 inches. Baby
weighs about 1300-
1400 grams or 2.8-
3.1 pounds
Baby's total length
(head to toe) is
approximately 15.5
inches.
Baby's has rhythmic
breathing, but lungs
are still not fully
mature.
Baby's eyes respond
to light. Baby's bones
are fully developed.
Now is a good time
to practice relaxation
exercises.
Mom should discuss
options available to
her if she should
need a cesarean
section.
La Leche League is
a non-profit
organization that
provides support for
breastfeeding
moms.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 28 cm
or 11 inches. Baby
weighs about 1500-
1600 grams or 3.3-
3.5 pounds
Baby's kicking may
be stronger and
more vigorous.
Baby's heart rate is
about 120-160 beats
per minute.
Baby sleeps most of
the time now and has
period of REM
sleep.
You may notice
leaking colostrum.
You should report
lack of fetal
movement to your
health care provider
immediately.
You may be
experiencing leaking
urine or stress
incontinence.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 29 cm
or 11.4 inches. Baby
weighs about 1700-
1800 grams or 3.75-
4 pounds
Baby begins storing
iron, phosphorous,
and calcium.
Baby's testicles (if a
boy) may be located
in the scrotal sac
now.
Baby is gaining
weight more rapidly
now.
You may be anxious
and restless about
labor.
Now is a good time
to discuss with your
health care provider
birth control options.
You may be put on
bedrest if there are
signs of preterm
labor.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 30 cm
or 11.8 inches. Baby
weighs about 1900-
2000 grams or 4.2-
4.4 pounds
Baby appears less
red and wrinkled
now.
Babies born at this
time have a good
chance of survival,
but will require extra
care.
Baby's kidneys are
fully developed.
Headaches, blurred
vision and excessive
swelling are signs of
preeclampsia.
Moms may
experience
increased shortness
of breath.
It's a good idea to
take rings off during
the third trimester if
you are having
problems with
swelling.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 31 cm
or 12.2 inches. Baby
weighs about 2100-
2250 grams or 4.6-5
pounds
Baby is becoming
increasingly cramped
for space, but is still
very active.
Many baby's eyes
are blue at birth, but
change colors later.
Dress in layers if you
find yourself feeling
hotter than usual.
Your sex drive may
decrease during the
third trimester.
Drinking more water
will help with
swelling.
Witch hazel
compresses may
help with
hemorrhoids.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 33 cm
or 13 inches. Baby
weighs about 2350-
2550 grams or 5.2-
5.6 pounds
Baby should be
turned head down
and preparing for
birth.
Baby's lanugo hair is
starting to disappear.
During the last wks
of pregnancy it would
be best not to do any
lengthy travels.
Babies need a rear
facing carseat to
travel home from the
hospital.
If you're still having
difficulty coming up
with a name try our
baby name
database.
Talk to your health
care provider about
pain relief options
during labor.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 34 cm
or 13.4 inches. Baby
weighs about 2600-
2750 grams or 5.7-6
pounds
Baby's fingernails
reach the end of
fingers.
Now is a good time
to pack your bag for
the hospital.
Don't forget to have
a camera packed.
Baby's total length
(head to toe) is
approximately 18.5
inches.
Group B strep is a
lab test that is
commonly done
between 35-37 wks.
You will start having
once a week
appointments now.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 35 cm
or 13.8 inches. Baby
weighs about 2850-
2950 grams or 6.3-
6.5 pounds
Both boy and girl
babies may have
swollen breasts
when born.
Increased mucusy
vaginal discharge is
common in the last
few wks of
pregnancy.
Bloody show is one
sign of labor.
False labor is fairly
common. It is always
safer to go in and be
checked.
You may have a
vaginal exam to
check for dilation and
effacement.
Babies born now are
considered full term.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 35-36
cm or 13.8-14.2
inches. Baby weighs
about 3000-3100
grams or 6.6-6.8
pounds
Baby girls will have a
pink or mucousy
vaginal discharge
during the first few
days after birth.
You are cleaning like
your mother in law is
coming for a visit
(other wise known as
nesting).
Backaches and
menstrual type
cramps may be early
signs of labor.
Increased pelvic
pressure is another
sign of early labor.
Make a phone list of
everyone that needs
to be called after
birth. Better yet, set
up a phone tree with
family and friends.
If you don't have
someone to help
after baby is born,
freeze up some
meals ahead of time
so you won't have to
cook right away.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 36-37
cm or 14.2-14.6
inches. Baby weighs
about 3200-3250
grams or 7-7.2
pounds.
Baby's skin is pink
and smooth now.
If baby's head is not
downward, you may
have a cesarean
birth.
Walking may help to
encourage labor.
A list of positive
affirmations may be
helpful during labor.
It's a good idea to
put baby's carseat in
the car now so it
doesn't get
forgotten.
Diarrhea, nausea,
and indigestion are
all possible signs of
early labor.
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Baby's crown to
rump length is 37-38
cm or 14.6-15
inches. Baby weighs
about 3400-3450
grams or 7.5-7.6
pounds
You may have a
sudden burst of
energy.
Only a little more
than 10% of
women's water
breaks before the
onset of labor.
Non stress tests are
usually done if baby
goes past its due
date.
Baby's total length
(head to toe) is
approximately 21.5
inches.
Your doctor will likely
schedule an
induction if you go
past 41-42 wks.
Congratulations you
have reached your
due date!