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| Week 36: You have 30 days until Friday, March 17, 2006. |
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Hi Pearl, What's the funniest thing you have learned about being pregnant? Tell me the thing that cracks you up every time you think of it. Won't you share it with me? Tips for Other Moms |
In week 36, we explore:
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| This Pregnant Body Pearl, beginning this week, you will visit your doctor on a weekly basis. He or she will monitor your progress - as well as your baby's - and watch for early signs of labor. In some situations, a woman and her doctor may decide to induce labor. There are several reasons your doctor may suggest induction: if continuing the pregnancy poses a significant risk to you or your baby, or if your water breaks but you do not start laboring within 24-48 hours. Induction may also be considered later, if you have not given birth by your 42nd week. Some women also ask to be induced for reasons of convenience or comfort. However, there are significant risks to you and your baby if labor is induced. For example, if the induction fails, you may have to deliver by emergency c-section, which is associated with higher rates of complications, longer hospital stays, and longer recoveries. In addition, certain induction techniques can cause strong contractions; hyperstimulate the uterus, which can stress your baby; and cause placental abruption and uterine rupture. In any situation, you should discuss all the options with your doctor, ask questions, and weigh the risks and benefits to determine what is best for you and your baby. Click here to read more about inducing labor. |
| Your Baby Your baby has added another half pound and now weighs about 6 pounds, measures around 20.7 inches in length, and is almost ready to check out of "Hotel Mom." Your baby has moved downward towards your vagina; hopefully headfirst. However, at this stage it is very common for babies to be feet first, or breech. It is not until labor begins that you can know for sure if your doctor will need to manually turn the baby (ECV), or if you will have to consider a cesarean delivery. Click here to read more about breech birth. Click here to read more about external cephalic version (ECV). Click here to read more about cesarean-sections. Click here for an ultrasound image of a baby at 36 weeks. |
| What to Expect at Your Next OB Appointment Click here to view a week-by-week list of what you can expect at your next OB appointment. |
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| PregnancyWeekly Wants YOU to be a Guest Writer! Have a great pregnancy story? Want to share the most important advice you've learned while pregnant? Know any good pregnancy jokes? Email your article (500 words max) to debbyblogs@yahoo.com. Each week the PregnancyWeekly Blog will feature a post written by a guest writer. Click here to check out the PW Blog for more ideas. |
| Your To-Do List Pearl, this week's helpful lists covers shopping and menu ideas for the first few weeks after you deliver. You may find yourself with your hands full for a few weeks, so with a little planning, life can be a bit easier. Click here for this week's helpful list: Shopping for the First Few Weeks |
| Your Journal Entry Pretty soon you will be able to tell your baby all of your thoughts and feelings - for now, take a minute to write them in your journal. Later, you can share all your feelings of anticipation and excitement with your child. Click here to access your journal. |
| A Quote Worth Repeating "We're all born under the same sky, but we do not have the same horizon." - Konrad Adenaur |
| Tips From Other Moms At some point you will need to baby-proof your home. The easiest way to find hazards is to crawl around on the floor. Note any power cords from lamps and other items that your baby can pull on, and accidentally pull the object down on top of him or her. Check cabinets that your baby could pry open and be sure their contents are safe for baby, or move the items out of baby's reach. Don't wait until your baby is crawling to identify potential problem areas or dangers in your home. |
| This Week's E-Poll Will you have help caring for your baby after you give birth? |
| Until next week... |