Overview This week has probably been a blur of a whirlwind; but, you got this, mama! Having a one-week-old baby is not easy. One week ago, you were given this tiny human and left alone to figure out how to care for them. This week has probably been filled with lots of baby cuddles, feeding …
Your Newborn’s First 24 Hours after Birth – What to Expect
Overview of your newborn’s first 24 hours after birth Congrats! You just gave birth to your new baby and are probably wondering what to expect in your newborn’s first 24 hours after birth. While you will spend those 24 hours recovering from giving birth, your baby will have several tests and procedures done. The two …
Week 41 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 41 of pregnancy During week 41 of pregnancy: Your baby is 20.5 inches long You are in trimester three You are past due date Baby is fully developed At 41 weeks, you are considered late-term and you are probably growing impatient waiting for your baby to arrive. Keep in mind that due …
Week 40 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 40 of pregnancy During week 40 of pregnancy: Your baby is 20 inches long You are in trimester three Due date is here Baby is fully developed Congrats! You have reached your due date! Your baby is fully developed and should be making their appearance any day now. This week is all …
Week 39 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 39 of pregnancy During week 39 of pregnancy: Your baby is 19.5 inches long You are in trimester three 1 more week to go Baby is now full term Your baby is now considered full term and is ready for life on the outside! Your discomfort is probably causing you to want …
Week 38 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 38 of pregnancy During week 38 of pregnancy: Your baby is 19 inches long You are in trimester three 2 more weeks to go Vocal cords are fully developed With only 2 more weeks left until your due date, you are probably feeling an array of different emotions: excitement, fear, anxiousness, and …
Week 37 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 37 of pregnancy During week 37 of pregnancy: Your baby is 18.75 inches long You are in trimester three 3 more weeks to go Baby is practicing life skills At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby is now considered ‘early-term’. Your baby will not be considered ‘full-term’ until 39 weeks because their brain …
Week 36 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 36 of pregnancy During week 36 of pregnancy: Your baby is 18.5 inches long You are in trimester three 4 more weeks to go Baby is producing meconium With only four weeks left to go, you are in the home stretch of pregnancy. Your belly is probably feeling pretty huge at this …
Week 35 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 35 of pregnancy During week 35 of pregnancy: Your baby is 18 inches long You are in trimester three 5 more weeks to go Kidneys are fully matured Congratulations, you only have one more month left of pregnancy! By now, you are probably feeling pretty big and uncomfortable and can’t wait until …
Week 34 of Pregnancy – Baby Development, Symptoms & Tips
Overview of Week 34 of pregnancy During week 34 of pregnancy: Your baby is 17.5 inches long You are in trimester three 6 more weeks to go There are 1.5 pints of amniotic fluid At 34 weeks pregnant, you may be getting increasingly worried about going into labor. The good news is that, although still …