~ 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. Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27 Week 28 Week 29 Week 30 Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34 Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Week 40 Calendar Index Due Date Calculator ~~~~~ Bummis Diaper Covers Medela Breast Pumps Bummis Diaper Kits