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Pregnancy Calendar : Week 40

How big is your baby? Congratulations! If you have not gone into labor yet, then you have successfully carried your baby to full term. Your baby will be weighing in at around 3.462kg (7.63 pounds) and measuring 51.2cm (20.16 inches). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 16-20cm above your bellybutton and about 36-40cm above your pubic symphysis. What to do when you begin labor When the first signs of labor set in relax and do the following while you wait to arrive at the hospital: At the beginning of each contraction, take a deep breath and exhale…


Pregnancy Calendar : Week39

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 3.288kg (7.25 pounds) and measuring 50.7cm (19.96 inches). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 16-20cm above your bellybutton and about 36-40cm above your pubic symphysis. How is your baby developing and growing Your baby will continue to gain weight although it has slowed down. All the organ systems are now in place and capable of functioning on their own. Your Nutrition If you are going to be breastfeeding your baby, you may be concerned about your nutrition levels and what is best for you…

Pregnancy Calendar : Week 38

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 3.083kg (6.80 pounds) and measuring 49.8cm(19.61 inches). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 16-17cm above your bellybutton and about 37cm above yourpubic symphysis. Most women don't grow much more in the last few weeks of theirpregnancy.   How is your baby developing and growing At this stage of your pregnancy your baby is gathering a lot of meconium inhis/her intestines. This will then pass throug h the system as the first stool. Your Nutrition Now you may not feel much like eating as you…

Pregnancy Week 37

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 6.30 pounds (2.859kg) and measuring 19.13 inches (48.6cm). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 6.2-6.69 inches (16-17cm) above your bellybutton andabout 14.56 inches (37cm) above your pubic symphysis. Your total weight gain should be about 24.9-35.05 pounds (11.3-15.9kg) by this week. How is your baby developing and growing Your baby is building up it's strength with each day that passes. At this stage not all your baby's bones have ossified and this is an advantage toboth you and your baby as it means that…

Pregnancy Week 36

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 2.622kg (5.78 pounds) and measuring 47.4cm(18.66 inches). How big are you? If you have not yet dropped (your baby has moved down into the birth canal) youruterus should now sit about 5.51 inches (14cm) above your bellybutton and about14.17inches (36cm) above your pubic symphysis. Your weight gain should be around 24.8-29.76 pounds (11.25-13.5kg) by this week. How is your baby developing and growing At this stage your baby may form dimples at the elbows and knees as fat is stillbeing deposited under his/her skin If your baby…

Pregnancy Week 35

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 2.383kg (5.25 pounds) and measuring 46.2cm(18.19 inches). How big are you? If you have not yet dropped (your baby has moved downinto the birth canal) your uterus should now sit about 5.90 inches (15cm) aboveyour bellybutton and about 13.79 inches (35cm) above your pubic symphysis. Your weight gain up to this point of your pregnancy should be around 23.8-28.6 pounds(10.8-13kg). How is your baby developing and growing Fatty deposits continue this week, as your baby will start to get fatter aroundthe arms and legs now. If you…

Pregnancy Week 34

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 4.73 pounds (2.146kg) and measuring 17.72inches (45cm). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 5.51 inches (14cm) above your bellybutton and about 13.38inches (34cm) above your pubic symphysis. You must remember that these measurements are purely a guideline as each pregnancyis different. Do not get concerned if you are smaller or bigger than other pregnantladies, your healthcare provider will be monitoring your growth and weight gainwith each visit. What is important is that your uterus grows larger at an appropriate rate, whichwill lead to signs…

Pregnancy Week 33

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 4.23 pounds (1.918kg) and measuring 17.20inches (43.7cm). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 5.11 inches (13cm) above your bellybutton and about 12.99inches (33cm) above your pubic symphysis. Your total weight gain by now should beabout 21.82-27.77 pounds (9.9-12.6 kg). Depending on how big your baby is, you may be feeling uncomfortable in different ways. If your baby is sitting quite highup, then there is a good chance that you would have already been kicked under yourribs. This can be extremely painful! It is also…

Pregnancy Week 32

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 3.75 pounds (1.702kg) and measuring 16.69inches (42.4cm). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 4.72 inches (12cm) above your bellybutton and about 12.59inches (32cm) above your pubic symphysis. How is your baby developing and growing You may begin to experience back pain now. Back painis generally caused by weak stomach muscles, as this will force you to push yourshoulders back in order to support your growing uterus. This week your baby will : Be able to register on all five of his/her senses. Your baby's…

Pregnancy Week 31

How big is your baby? Your baby will be weighing in at around 3.31 pounds (1.502kg) and measuring 16.18inches (41.1cm). How big are you? Your uterus now sits about 4.33 inches (11 cm) above your bellybutton and about12.20 inches (31cm) above your pubic symphysis. Your weight gain should be at around20.94-26.78 pounds (9.45-12.15kg) already. The weight which you are gaining may also be making you feel a little clumsy andharder for you to do the everyday things you could easily do before. By this stage of your pregnancy your uterus will fill a large part of your stomachand you may…