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You are probably delighted that you are almost done with your pregnancy. The excitement you felt at the beginning of your pregnancy has probably gone, and the only thought on your mind is to get the baby out of you as soon as possible.
Some people at this point would likely fix a date for your delivery by labor induction or cesarean birth. This is a process of artificially forcing yourself into labor instead of waiting for the labor to come naturally. Even though you are in a hurry to deliver, you should not rush the process because your baby’s survival will depend largely on how healthy you and your baby are.
Your baby’s pink skin has turned white or whitish-grayish, and she won’t have pigment until shortly after birth, no matter what the final skin will be.
Your little one has most likely reached her birth weight of six to nine pounds, about one-third of which is accounted for by her head.
While your baby’s body isn’t growing so fast, her brain is. It’s now larger than it was a few weeks ago.
Your baby’s pink skin has turned white or whitish-grayish, and she won’t have pigment until shortly after birth, no matter what the final skin will be.
Your little one has most likely reached her birth weight of six to nine pounds, about one-third of which is accounted for by her head.
While your baby’s body isn’t growing so fast, her brain is. It’s now larger than it was a few weeks ago.
At this point, your baby is considered a full-term baby. Your baby is already developed and looks like an already newborn baby at this stage. Your baby will be facing its head towards your pelvis.
It should probably be possible to leave the womb and survive in the outside world with already developed toes, feet, eyes, and ears. At 39 weeks pregnant, your baby will add enough fat to its body to be about 20 inches tall and weigh about 8 to 9 pounds, even though boys are slightly heavier or weigh more than girls.
Vital organs like the brain would be bigger than a few weeks ago. Its skin would be white and not pink like it used to be, and that is because its skin has gotten thicker and can protect the blood vessels. The thick layer of skin also helps insulate heat within the baby’s body.
At week thirty-nine, your baby is about 19.96 inches in length. This roughly equals the size of a mini water melon and weighs about 3462 grams.Â
At this stage, your baby is fully grown and getting ready to meet you, so you should spend more time admiring your baby bump now as it will be gone in a few weeks.
At 39 weeks pregnant, you have 1 more week to complete your pregnancy journey.
You’re likely getting tired of lugging around your heavy uterus and its contents, and your pelvis is getting achier and achier as your baby bears down. In addition, Braxton Hicks contractions are likely to become stronger and more frequent, which is a good thing as it means your body is preparing for the big event.
You can go into labor at any time. The signs you should watch out for include diarrhea or nausea, water breaking, nesting instinct(getting ready for your new baby); loss of the mucus plug, and the cervix beginning to efface(soften) and dilate(widen) in preparation for labor, resulting in a bloody show.
After you’ve seen the bloody show, labor is probably only a day or two away but don’t try to set your watch because there isn’t a set timetable. Instead, just make sure your bag is properly packed!
Expectant mothers will feel so uncomfortable eating must go due to the weight they carry in their bellies, which may cause fatigue. Due to how big your baby is, you will be feeling more pressure in your pelvic because its weight is likely pressing in your pelvic direction.
Difficulty standing or sitting
Some moms may find it hard to walk or even stand. Still, you should try to get as much rest or sleep as possible. Even though sleeping can prove very difficult because of how uncomfortable you will feel when you lie down because of the size of your tummy, you should try as much as possible to make yourself comfortable because you need enough rest too.
You may also be experiencing sharp pains here and there because of your baby’s movement. When your baby has gotten quite big compared to some weeks ago, when it moves, its body will likely touch some sensitive parts in your body, and that will cause a sudden shock sensation in your body.
You are likely to get or experience some form of release called a mucus plug from your vagina, and as your time of delivery gets closer, the discharge may have some blood mixed with it. You should not be alarmed because many people consider it a sign that you will soon deliver.
During this time, your water could break. This results from when your amniotic sac around your baby breaks and amniotic fluid comes out of you. It is a very noticeable sign that you are about to go into labour, so it is wise to call your doctor or some form of health or medical practitioner.
You are likely to experience constipation because the baby has pushed some of your organs to clear some space. The organs also include your rectum, so you are likely to still have constipation.
Expectant mothers will feel so uncomfortable eating must go due to the weight they carry in their bellies, which may cause fatigue. Due to how big your baby is, you will be feeling more pressure in your pelvic because its weight is likely pressing in your pelvic direction.
Difficulty standing or sitting
Some moms may find it hard to walk or even stand. Still, you should try to get as much rest or sleep as possible. Even though sleeping can prove very difficult because of how uncomfortable you will feel when you lie down because of the size of your tummy, you should try as much as possible to make yourself comfortable because you need enough rest too.
You may also be experiencing sharp pains here and there because of your baby’s movement. When your baby has gotten quite big compared to some weeks ago, when it moves, its body will likely touch some sensitive parts in your body, and that will cause a sudden shock sensation in your body.
You are likely to get or experience some form of release called a mucus plug from your vagina, and as your time of delivery gets closer, the discharge may have some blood mixed with it. You should not be alarmed because many people consider it a sign that you will soon deliver.
During this time, your water could break. This results from when your amniotic sac around your baby breaks and amniotic fluid comes out of you. It is a very noticeable sign that you are about to go into labour, so it is wise to call your doctor or some form of health or medical practitioner.
You are likely to experience constipation because the baby has pushed some of your organs to clear some space. The organs also include your rectum, so you are likely to still have constipation.
Your baby is very excited now and can’t wait to meet you just like you can wait to meet it too. This week you should watch out for contractions and other labor signs and visit your doctor/midwife at the sight of any.
Drinking enough water will help with the issue of constipation and bloating. It also keeps you hydrated.
Doing this will help you stay healthy. It also helps improve your mood and keep you at peace.
You should adhere to all medications prescribed for you by your health care provider. do not discontinue any medication before talking to your doctor. If you have horrible side effects, speak with your obstetrician about this. They may choose to discontinue the medication or ask you to change how you should take them.
 Labor: To avoid complications or having your baby at random places, it is advisable to go to your doctor if you feel any sign of labor or strange whatsoever.
Worry: Watch out for feelings of worry or anxiety as these will only hurt you and your baby. Quickly consult your health care provider if you experience this. Overall it’s now time to get your bag ready.
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