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Pregnancy Week 36 ~
It is now 35 weeks from
your last menstrual period. Your baby is now at 33 weeks gestation
and is almost 12 1/4 inches long from crown to rump (16 1/2 inches
from head to toe) and weighs about 5 pounds.
Since your baby is done
taking most of the iron he or she needs, your hemoglobin (iron)
is coming back up. If labor started, it probably wouldn't be medically
stopped as your baby has an excellent chance now.
Advice
for Mom
Lightening may occur at any time now as your baby drops into your
pelvis.
Start planning for postpartum
now. Get some support teams in place for housekeeping, meals, and
laundry. The best advice is don't be proud and accept any help that
is offered!
Don't forget that expectant
fathers also have needs! They sometimes doubt their parenting
skills and wonder what life will be like once the baby arrives.
Support and communication are very important.
Some cultures have baby
showers before the baby is born. Others wait until after the
baby is born. You can register your wants and needs at our
store to make it easy for everyone.
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