![]() ![]() When she checked my fundal height, she noticed that I was measuring 37 centimeters, down from 39 centimeters the previous week. I saw Jatolloa, who was the midwife who I saw for my very first prenatal appointment. I absolutely loved involving them in my prenatal care, but it was nice to have some one-on-one time with the midwife, too. This was one of the few prenatal appointments that I went to without at least one my children. I had a prenatal appointment later that morning, and had arranged for my mother-in-law to watch Caroline. At first, I didn’t think much of Eli’s comment, but a short while later I had the thought, “What if my baby has dropped?” I shared my thought with Eli and Caroline, and told them that maybe, just maybe, baby was thinking about coming soon. With excitement and some anxiety, I was waiting for signs that labor might begin soon. As much as I cherish being pregnant, the sciatica was really wearing on me. It is safe to say that I was looking forward to this baby’s birth-day. I had not experienced sciatica with my other two pregnancies, and it was really interfering with my sleep. I had had a very healthy, low-risk pregnancy, but I had been troubled by sciatic pain during the last trimester. We have lots of information to help you find your feet as a new parent.I woke up on Wednesday morning, April 6, and as soon as Eli saw me, his first words to me were, “Mama, your belly looks smaller.” At this point, I was exactly 39 weeks pregnant. The first 12 weeks after your baby is born can be both exciting and overwhelming. As difficult as it is, relaxing is the best thing to do at this stage.” ![]() “I was very stressed and impatient at the end as I was overdue. It’s very important to get advice from your midwife before trying anything to get your labour going. But be aware that there is not enough scientific evidence to prove that any of them work. ![]() There are some things you can do to try and start labour naturally. Read more about safe sleep positions in pregnancy. This advice includes daytime napping and night sleeping. When you reach your third trimester, the advice is to go to sleep on your side because research has shown that going to sleep on your back is linked to an increased risk of stillbirth. Toning up your pelvic floor muscles will benefit you during labour and birth, as well as after your baby is born. Keep up with your pelvic floor exercises too. You also might feel more comfortable if you eat little and often. You may need around 200 extra calories a day during the last part of your pregnancy. What to do in week 39 Being healthy in the last weeks of pregnancyĬarry on eating a healthy diet. Contact your midwife or maternity unit if you think you are having contractions. For some people, contractions may feel like extreme period pains. When you have a contraction, your womb tightens and then relaxes. Braxton Hicks contractionsīraxton Hicks contractions can be quite powerful towards the end of your pregnancy and it’s easy to mistake them for labour contractions.īraxton Hicks may be uncomfortable but not painful. If you're losing any fresh blood (like a period), it may be a sign something is wrong, so phone your hospital or midwife straight away. Labour may start quickly or take a few days. It may be pink because it contains a small amount of blood. It may come away in 1 blob or in several pieces. This sticky, jelly-like often pink mucus is called a show. When you are pregnant, a small plug of mucus blocks the entrance to your cervix (the neck of your womb). It’s important to try and relax and keep stress to a minimum. I personally found that discomfort and not knowing when it would end difficult to deal with mentally.” “I remember at this point getting off the sofa felt like a marathon event. You may be feeling quite tired and uncomfortable. The third trimester of pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. Your pregnancy symptoms in week 39 Feeling uncomfortable This is mainly because you have transferred yours to them through your blood.īabies can continue getting antibodies from you through breastfeeding after birth, if this is what you are hoping to do. Your baby’s immune system can now protect them against a variety of infections. ![]()
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