The final week of pregnancy! At this point in time, you are probably very impatient for the forthcoming beautiful things that are going to unfold within and around you. By this week your baby is ready for the life in this real world. The final details of your baby have been formed; these include eyelashes, eyebrows, nails, nose and mouth. The baby’s internal organs are now properly matured and can function well on their own now. Your baby’s eyes have been formed properly; however the internal nerves will continue to develop even after the first weeks of birth. After week 40 of pregnancy you cannot predict...
...when you might deliver, hence it is important to stay prepared!
At week 40 of pregnancy the mom-to be has also undergone a number of changes, and her uterus might have reduced slightly in size as her baby’s head falls into place within the pelvis. Labor contractions are going to be intense and painful. The labor pains might come 3 to 4 times every ten minutes, these pains will last for less than sixty seconds. The amniotic sack may break at any point at this time. Even if your water bag hasn’t broken, you need to head to the birth centre if you start to experience contractions. The labor can last upto 8 hours.
Week 40 of pregnancy is probably the last week of your pregnancy and you must ensure you do not try any thing that might likely cause harm to you or your baby. There are a number of natural labor inducers that your doctor might suggest if you have crossed your due date. Sex, walking, consuming certain foods, nipple stimulation are some of the natural labor inducers recommended by doctors. Make sure you stick to the advice of your health care professional at all times.
Preparing for the last week of pregnancy can be quite eventful for the entire family including the pregnant mother. You might want to consider taking time to sit down with your thoughts and feelings about the process of labor. Every pregnancy is remembered by a woman with fondness and joy. You can try maintaining a journal to record your thoughts and emotions during the early part of your labor. Your thoughts do not necessarily have to be coordinated; they can be random. You might want to read a number of books which contain detailed information on the process of labor.
During week 40 of pregnancy you might also want to talk to your friend or your mother to ease all your queries regarding labor and related queries.
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