The ‘When’s the big day?’ question might be following you around irrespective of where you go. Well-meaning questions, advice and concern might put undue pressure on you, making you even more anxious. To add to that, fears about how you will look post-pregnancy and how soon you will recover might bother you. Even though it is easier said than done, relax and enjoy the close bond that you already share with your unborn child. Bask in the attention that your family and friends are showering on you, because it might just be short-lived.
Changes happening to your body in week 39
Here are the major physical changes you are likely to undergo in week 39:
Around week 39 your weight gain finally stops, although your baby continues building up her fat reserves.
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Adjusting to temperature outside the womb is a challenge for a newborn. Here is a quick view of the major developments and growth of your baby in week 39:
Your baby continues to accumulate fat underneath her skin. The fat reserves that she builds in the last trimester will help her in maintaining the body temperature in the real world.
Most babies remain active inside the womb right until birth. Keep track of the movements of your baby and watch out for any significant reduction in movement.
Your baby produces enough surfactant this week to ensure that she can breathe normally outside the womb.
Your baby weighs nearly 3.5 kilos by the time you reach week 39 of your pregnancy. This may be her birth weight, give or take a few grams.
Your baby continues to develop nerve connections in week 39 and this process will continue throughout her early childhood. The stimuli you present through talking and singing to her can help further growth and development.
She might start shedding her old skin to reveal new skin underneath. Most babies however, start this process only after birth.
The dos and don’ts of week
Changes happening to your body in week 39
Here are the major physical changes you are likely to undergo in week 39:
Around week 39 your weight gain finally stops, although your baby continues building up her fat reserves.
You …show more content…
Adjusting to temperature outside the womb is a challenge for a newborn. Here is a quick view of the major developments and growth of your baby in week 39:
Your baby continues to accumulate fat underneath her skin. The fat reserves that she builds in the last trimester will help her in maintaining the body temperature in the real world.
Most babies remain active inside the womb right until birth. Keep track of the movements of your baby and watch out for any significant reduction in movement.
Your baby produces enough surfactant this week to ensure that she can breathe normally outside the womb.
Your baby weighs nearly 3.5 kilos by the time you reach week 39 of your pregnancy. This may be her birth weight, give or take a few grams.
Your baby continues to develop nerve connections in week 39 and this process will continue throughout her early childhood. The stimuli you present through talking and singing to her can help further growth and development.
She might start shedding her old skin to reveal new skin underneath. Most babies however, start this process only after birth.
The dos and don’ts of week