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... more careful of the posture while sleeping and ensure that one sleeps on the side on not on the back. The second pregnancy becomes more apparent earlier than the first one because the uterine walls expand faster as they are more flexible this time. Labor time is reduced compared to the first time as the cervical muscles get dilated faster.  In case the first time the delivery was by C-section this may be repeated the second time also and the labor period will not be reduced.  While the uterus is contraction and returning to its original pre pregnancy size the contractions are more painful in subsequent deliveries when compared to the first one.  Sometimes the doctor may have to prescribe pain killers if the pain is too severe. Read more on 37 weeks pregnant what to expect.

37 weeks pregnant what to expect third pregnancy

In the third pregnancy the symptoms are very much like the second one and it starts showing quite fast when compared to the first and second pregnancy. The labor is reduced further if the first two were normal deliveries and the cervical muscles are more flexible than in the previous pregnancies. The uterine contractions post delivery will be more painful than during the previous two pregnancies.

This will be a period of adjustment at home as the two earlier babies will also have to be cared for along with the new one and all older kids go through a period of restlessness as they feel neglected.

37 weeks pregnant what to expect

The 37th week of pregnancy is the third trimester and the mother is usually preparing for the hospital. She has to get together clothes for herself and her new baby at the hospital along with all the other requirements. Most hospitals do give a list of what is needed before admitting the mother to be. If this is the second or third pregnancy arrangements would have to be made for the older kids while the mother is at the hospital.

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