Congratulations! This week, you enter your 9th month. From now on, you may have to visit your doctor far more frequently for your final few prenatal check-ups.
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Although you have been gaining weight rapidly for the past few weeks, your weight gain may not be as steady from now on. You may have gained between 11-15 kilos by now. Your uterus will begin to prepare for childbirth soon and consequently, you may experience Braxton Hicks contractions. In the days and weeks to come, your cervix will begin to dilate in preparation for childbirth.
Your baby is becoming rounder and looks more like a newborn now – the skin is gaining colour and looks less wrinkled. Your baby is probably in the head-down position by now, in preparation for childbirth. Even if your baby hasn’t yet attained this position, he or she will, in the coming weeks.
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19.1 inches, or the size of Swiss chard.
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Relieve pain around your vagina, buttocks and thighs by lying down or sitting with your feet raised.
Use a maternity belt to ease heaviness or discomfort in your abdomen, or to relieve back pain.
Pack your bags for the hospital. You’re only four weeks away from your due date and your baby may arrive sooner than you think!
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While your partner packs her bags, you may want to ready yourself too. Pack a change of clothes and pyjamas for your stay at the hospital. Keep your camera and batteries charged and ready to take those precious first snaps of your baby.
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Get in some final few dates with your partner before your baby gatecrashes your party of two!
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It is safe to deliver your baby at 37 weeks, but it is termed as early term and not preterm, as most of the organs, including lungs, nervous system and brain, are completely developed. However, delivering at 37 weeks may increase the risk of jaundice, respiratory issues, feeding issues and long-term outcomes including behavioural and learning disabilities.
Yes, you're at the 9th month of pregnancy and delivering a baby at 37 weeks is usually categorised as early term. Your baby is still practising specific skills at 37 weeks, such as sucking and grasping.
At the 37th week of pregnancy, your body is almost ready for labour and you might experience physical discomforts including increased pressure on the pelvis, heartburn, leg cramps and swollen feet. You may experience emotional changes as well due to excitement and anxiety about the impending birth.
Yes, most of the babies born at 37 weeks are healthy; however, there is a risk of potential complications as it falls into the early term delivery category. They may require NICU care due to breathing and feeding difficulties, as well as temperature regulation issues.
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