You would have reached full term by now. Baby will be almost 3 kg and 50 cm head to toe! He has developed enough coordination to be able to grasp with his fingers. Note however that most Asian babies tend to be up to 20% lighter than babies of western races.
To prepare for birth, your baby will have moved his head down, facing your back. This is the ideal position for labor. In some cases, babies may be breeched or even lying sideways in the uterus, which may necessitate a cesarean section.
What’s Happening To My Body?
Anytime now, you may discharge the mucus plug that sealed off your uterus from the outside world, keeping it safe from infection. It happens days or even weeks before labor. It is thick and may contain blood. Upon the dilation of your cervix as you enter into labor, the plug automatically discharges itself from the body.
To prepare for birth, your baby will have moved his head down, facing your back. This is the ideal position for labor. In some cases, babies may be breeched or even lying sideways in the uterus, which may necessitate a cesarean section.
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