Month 9 |
Toward the end of the ninth month, your baby's lungs have completed development and are ready for there first breath after delivery. At term average baby weight and length is 7 and a half pounds and 20 inches, respectively.
Your Body: You May Be Experiencing:
- less fetal activity
- increased vaginal discharge containing mucus
- increased backaches
- pelvic discomfort
- less shortness of breath after baby drops
- increased urination
- difficulty sleeping
- leg cramps
- frequent uterine contractions
- fatigue or extra energy
- impatience and restlessness
- irritability and over sensitivity
- dreaming about baby
- anxiety about baby 's health
- protruding navel
- itchy abdomen
- bleeding gums
- varicose veins
- hemorrhoids
- leakage from breasts
- heartburn, indigestion, flatulence
- clumsiness
- increased constipation
- increased anticipation of delivery
- nasal and ear congestion
- swelling in ankles, feet, hands, face
- headaches and dizziness
Your Baby: Weeks 39 - Birth
By the time the birth time comes around, the baby will weigh about 6.5-7.5 pounds. and be about 44 cm (17.3 in.) long. Though more in proportion with the rest of the body, the head is still one of the largest parts of the baby. The fingernails have now grown past the fingertips.
Medical Care - Prenatal Visit 10 +
After the 36th week of pregnancy, you will need to see your physician on a weekly basis, so that you and your baby will be kept in close check. During each one of these visits, your physician may check the following:
During each one of these visits your physician may check the following:
- weight and blood pressure
- urine, for protein and/or sugar
- fetal heartbeat
- fetal position, size, presentation, and descent
- internal examination of the cervix for effacement and dilation
- frequency and duration of uterine contractions
- fundal height
- edema of hands and feet
- varicose veins in the legs
- any other symptoms you have questions about
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