All pregnant women need support in the final weeks, but if you're single this can be even more important.
You're in the home stretch now, and may start maternity leave soon. This can be a relief, but also a time of mixed emotions.
Have you started nesting? The need to provide a safe, comfortable space for your new baby is a primitive desire.
You'll find that your beautiful belly is intruding on your life more and more, affecting your movements and eating patterns.
Your baby is losing the downy hair that he's had for several weeks, but if he's born now there may still be some visible.
Don't be concerned about embarrassing yourself in labor – your caregivers will have seen it all before.
If you're lacking in energy, try carb loading. This is also an effective measure in the days leading up to labor.
Your baby is now able to hear many sounds that will all be familiar to him once he's born.
Start preparing for the birth now: by being practical and positive, you can make it memorable for all the right reasons.
Your baby will benefit from extra time in the uterus, but her development is almost complete and she's now "full term."
It's a good idea to give some thought to life after the birth, and ensure you have adequate help and support lined up.
Gradually, each of your baby's bones is becoming strengthened thanks to adequate amounts of calcium.
When there's going to be a new arrival on the scene, it's important to prepare the little members of your household.
Newborn babies can tightly hold someone's finger because of the grasp reflex, and this is already functioning in the uterus.
If you haven't found out the sex of your baby, the excitement will be building; if you have, you can get very organized!
At 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant, it's natural to want to sit out the remainder of your pregnancy with your feet up. Click here to find out more.
Although your baby will be born with beautifully big eyes, it will be some time before he will see clearly at a distance.
If you're having a home birth, you can make the midwife's task as easy as possible by being well organized.
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