Baby is the size of a Lettuce bunch now and weighs nearly 2.86 kg!
Post 36th week, the pregnancy is called full-term, and chances of a baby thriving are very high when born post 36th week.
Most babies by this week assume the head-down position, though some babies take more time. The chances of vaginal birth are higher in a head-down position.
CHANGES IN ORGANS
- The baby sheds most of the lanugo and vernix and may even swallow it. It gets digested and remains in the intestines. It is excreted post-birth in the baby’s first poop. Furthermore, it is dark brown or black, called meconium.
Fetus at 36 weeks
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS IN MOTHER
Increased pressure on your lower belly may be felt as your baby is descending further below. This is called the engagement of the head.
Your loo trips are more severe than before, with an increase in fatigue and tiredness.
TME Tips: Keep calm mommy, you got this. Take good care of your diet and hydrate well.
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS
- Perineal massage is gentle, manual stretching of your pelvic floor to prepare the muscles and skin between your vagina and rectum for the birth of your baby. The goal is to reduce the risk of episiotomy, vaginal and perineal tears, and scars when you deliver.
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