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Pregnancy Week 28 ~
It is now 27 weeks from
your last menstrual period. Your baby is now at 25 weeks gestation
and is almost 9 1/2 inches long from crown to rump (12 1/2 inches
from head to toe).
Have someone listen to
your belly! Your baby's heart beat may be detectable against the
side where your baby's back (a firm ridge) can be felt.
Advice
for Mom
Remember, this is not the time to diet or cut down on fluid intake.
Continue eating balanced meals and drinking 8 glasses of water each
day.
Be aware of preterm labor
symptoms: menstrual-like cramps if more than 5 per hour, "come and
go" low backache, sudden change in vaginal discharge, or leaking
of fluid. If in doubt, check with your doctor.
Birth plans are becoming
more and more popular. A birth plan may deal with a wide variety
of topics depending on the patients, the practitioner, and the hospital
involved.
Some women experience leaking
of urine during pregnancy. Do kegel exercises to strengthen the
muscles of the pubic floor.
Home or hospital birth? Doctor
or midwife? There are so many choices -- and it seems everyone will
give you their opinion on what they think is best! But you are the
only one who can decide what is right for you and your baby.
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