Could your baby be dreaming already? A lot of his movements are occurring when he's fast asleep.
Don't just wait for contractions – it's worth familiarizing yourself now with the signs that may mean labor is imminent.
Because you're heading into the final week, you're bound to feel a little anxious, but hopefully excited, too.
Use this time in the lead-in to labor to get your partner fully up to speed on how he can help you on the big day.
It's good to revisit your birth plan at this late stage since you may feel differently now about some of the requests you made.
Your baby's bones have hardened to a certain degree, but this process will continue right up to the teenage years!
The inquiries may begin flooding in this week and it will feel as though the whole world is awaiting news of your baby's arrival.
Don't be too concerned if your baby hasn't engaged yet since this won't have any bearing on the final delivery date.
You'll be in labor very soon and it's normal to be anxious about what you need to go through to meet your baby.
Your newborn's stomach will be fully developed, but low acid levels mean she can only be fed milk for the first few months.
You've reached 40 weeks exactly! It may have seemed like a long wait, but it will be worth it once you're holding your baby.
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