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There's
not a lot of room for the baby to move around anymore! He
or she has repositioned herself and has settled into the pelvic
region--no more pressure on your diaphragm, but the pressure
on your bladder has increased.
Warm baths
(not hot) can alleviate aches and pains, as well as relax
you--a bath before bedtime may be the trick to getting a decent
night's sleep. Do, however, be extra careful getting into
and out of the tub; with the baby having changed positions,
your balance may be slightly off.
On average,
babies in the 39th week are about 7 lbs. and 20 inches. The
umbilical cord is still pumping nutrients to your still-growing
baby, and the cord itself is about 20 inches long, too. Have
you or your husband thought about cutting the umbilical chord
yourself after the birth of the baby? Some parents, especially
dads, get involved in the birth by making the snip. Its sort
of a symbolic thing--its the very last step of the pregnancy,
and the baby officially becomes both of yours.Between this
moment and marriage, this little life is in your hands!
If you're
up to it, you may consider preparing a few meals and freezing
them--the first couple of weeks after the baby comes home
will be hectic and exhausting, so having some meals ready
to pop into the oven will be a luxury.
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