We will discuss what you will experience during your 38 weeks of pregnancy... At 38 weeks pregnant, you are more than ready to deliver. Your are tired, wobbly, uncomfortable and most of all, ready to finally meet your baby.  You may be experiencing anxiety and find yourself running around in a frenzy as your nesting instinct takes over. This is perfectly normal. Your baby at 38 weeks pregnant Your baby weighs close to seven pounds and is about 21 inches long. He/she is continuing to shed the remaining vernix and laugo and swallow the remaining amniotic fluid which will be processed in the intestines and, after birth, will become your baby’s first bowel movement. And in case you were [...]

You are now entering your final month of your pregnancy... You should have gained between 25-35 pounds by this time and you are definitely feeling it! Your nesting instinct has kicked in by now as you are busy running around preparing for your little one. And you may be experiencing bouts of worry or anxiety, and even having trouble sleeping. Don’t worry, this is par for the course at the end of your pregnancy. The following article will discuss your baby’s progress at 37 weeks pregnant as well as what you can expect to be feeling, and thinking, as you enter the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Your baby at 37 weeks pregnant At 37 weeks pregnant your [...]

27 weeks pregnant – getting ready for the third trimester... When you reach 27 weeks pregnant, you are almost done with the second trimester of your pregnancy. As you end the second trimester and enter the third trimester of your pregnancy, there are certain changes that you need to know and warning signs that you need to be aware of. Mom at 27 weeks pregnant At 27 weeks pregnant, your uterus has grown into the size of a basket ball. While this may be a good thing as this indicates that your baby is growing inside your womb, this is not the only thing that is swelling at this time. Around this stage of your pregnancy, you will probably [...]

Discover what happens when you reach week 26 of your pregnancy... At 26 weeks pregnant, you will probably feel your baby move in different ways, as the space in your uterus is getting more crowded by the day. In fact, the somersaults and turns will now become a more solid kick. In addition, you will also feel a foot or perhaps an elbow poking out of your belly. This stage of your pregnancy definitely offers a new set of experience for you and your baby. Mom at 26 weeks pregnant You are now 26 weeks pregnant and your uterus is already two and a half inches above your navel. Your belly button will become larger in size as it [...]

You and your baby at 24 weeks... Your growing baby bump will continue to surprise you at 24 weeks pregnant. However, it could also leave you unsteady on your feet since your center of gravity is being shifted. Thus, it is important to become cautious when you get up and down out of bed or from your chair. It is also important that you avoid sudden changes in position as this can get you feeling that rush of blood to the head. Aside from this change, there are a whole new set of pregnancy symptoms that you might be experiencing at this stage of your pregnancy. Mom at 24 weeks pregnant At 24 weeks pregnant, most pregnant women will [...]

23 weeks pregnant – what happens when you reach this stage of your pregnancy... You will find that your weight is steadily increasing now that you have reached 23 weeks pregnant. Thus, it is important to eat healthily, as this will help you feel fuller for longer and will prevent hunger pangs in between your meals. You still need extra calories as you enter the third trimester of the pregnancy. However, this is best taken from nutritious foods rather than junk and sugary snacks. Aside from this, there are other pregnancy symptoms that you will experience once you reach the 23rd week of your pregnancy. Mom at 23 weeks pregnant... Since your baby bump is putting more strain on [...]

Learning what’s in store for you and your baby... At 22 weeks pregnant, your uterus is now positioned about an inch above your navel. However, your uterus is not the only thing that is growing and developing at this stage of your pregnancy. Here are the things that you get to experience at 22 weeks pregnant. Mom at 22 weeks pregnant At 22 weeks pregnant, you will probably notice that your foot is growing at an increasing rate. While some of this growth can be attributed to water retention or pregnancy swelling, there are some cases wherein this is associated with the increased production of relaxin, a pregnancy hormone which loosens the joints and ligaments around the pelvic area. [...]

Learning what is in store for you at this stage of your pregnancy... At 25 weeks pregnant, there are a lot of things that you need to prepare for the birth of your child. Aside from talking to your health care provider about your birth plan, you should also make sure that you have gathered all your maternity notes and made copies of everything in preparation for the big event. Mom at 25 weeks pregnant In preparing for the big day, it is worth knowing the different pregnancy symptoms that you may be feeling during this stage of your pregnancy. Knowing the changes that you will likely experience at 25 weeks pregnant as well as the growth and development [...]