Baby is the size of an Ash gourd now and weighs nearly 3.0 kg!
The baby’s toenails have grown significantly.
The hearing function is more advanced and facial movements have also increased.
The pregnancy has now reached full term and the baby’s arrival is highly anticipated from now onwards.
Fetus at 37 weeks
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS IN MOTHER
Congratulations on your full-term pregnancy!
Your Braxton Hicks contractions are getting severe. When the contraction is increasing in frequency and intensity, you might want to contact your midwife/ Ob-gyn.
You might notice mucus plug streaks with blood at any time from now.
Your mood swings are more intense, and you might go into labor anytime now
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS
Hello to dad-to-be! Help our Mom-to-be with lots of love and cuddles. As a partner, watching the changes that your partner goes through during the pregnancy can be very exciting and also stressful at times. Continue supporting her, in every way you can.
Make sure that you coordinate with the Ob-gyn to keep track of the prenatal visits and understand the birth plan. Since it is unexpected, be prepared for surprises. Be ready to help your partner while she is in labor. Motivate her or massage her feet or help her focus on breathing, among other things. Be flexible with your duty as a birth partner and help the mother decide on what works best for her.
Remember: You are your partner’s best support system, despite having the best medical supervisors around her. Be active in supporting her!
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