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Pregnancy Week 35

Pregnancy Week 35
PREGNANCY WEEK 35 Your baby doesn't have much room to manoeuvre now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds. Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys…
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Pregnancy Week 42

Pregnancy Week 42
PREGNANCY WEEK 42  Although it's perfectly normal for a baby to arrive past the due date, you and your baby will get some extra attention this week. To be sure all is well; your practitioner will likely monitor your overdue baby through nonstress tests (you're hooked up to a fetal monitor to measure your baby's…
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Pregnancy Week 41

Pregnancy Week 41
PREGNANCY WEEK 41 A bit over 20 inches long, your baby has continued to grow and may now weigh almost 8 pounds. As cosy as he is, your baby can't stay inside you forever. For your baby's safety, your practitioner will talk with you about inducing labour if your baby isn't born in the next…
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Pregnancy Week 40

Pregnancy Week 40
PREGNANCY WEEK 40   This week marks the official end of your pregnancy. Your baby probably weighs anywhere from six to nine pounds and measures between 19 and 22 inches (though tons of perfectly healthy babies are smaller or bigger). The bones in his skull haven’t fused yet; Mother Nature’s way of making it easier…
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