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| Week 37: You have 23 days until Friday, March 17, 2006. |
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Hi Pearl, What is your favorite thing about being pregnant? Is it the knowledge you are growing a life inside of you? Is it that you have an excuse to eat as much as you want? Or is it the extra attention from friends, family, and perfect strangers? Tell me what you love most about being pregnant! Tips for Other Moms |
In week 37, we explore:
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| This Pregnant Body Pearl, are you finding it easier to breathe? If so, your baby has moved downward in preparation for birth. Your baby will "drop" right before you go into labor, easing the pressure on your lungs. However, the trade-off is increased pressure in your pelvic area. Make sure you know the early signs of labor. Most women have plenty of time, but it is not unheard of for the amount of time between labor and delivery to be relatively short. Consider staying close to home so you won't find yourself hours away when labor begins. Click here to read more about the stages of labor. |
| Your Baby Your baby is now considered full term even though the 40-week mark is still 3 weeks away. He or she is probably about 6.5 pounds and measures approximately 21 inches in length, and has developed enough coordination so that he or she can grasp an object with his or her fingers. Click here for an ultrasound image of a baby at 37 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, whether you have chosen to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby, there are items that you will need to have on-hand. Click here for this week's helpful list: Breast and Bottle-feeding Needs |
| Your Journal Entry You are probably finding yourself slowing down a bit these days. Listen to what your body tells you and take time to write or reflect on all your pregnant feelings. Click here to access your journal. |
| A Quote Worth Repeating "The world belongs to the energetic." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Tips From Other Moms How will you get to wherever you give birth? I don't mean the mode of transportation, I'm talking about the route! At the very least decide with your partner which route to the emergency room or birthing center is quickest and free of traffic. No one in labor wants to suddenly think about giving birth in the car! Taking time to think through your route today will save you stress during that delivery-day drive. |
| This Week's E-Poll Will you make your own baby food? |
| Until next week... |