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Your Baby Growth and Development

A baby born at 40 weeks weighs, on average, 7 pounds, 8 ounces (3500 grams) and measures 20 inches (51 centimeters). Newborns often have heads temporarily misshapen from the birth canal and may be covered with vernix and blood. Your baby’s skin may have skin discolorations, dry patches, and rashes – these many variations are completely normal. Your baby’s genitals may appear enlarged, may even secrete milk from the tiny nipples whether a boy or a girl. This should disappear in a few days and is completely normal. After 40 weeks of pregnancy, your baby has transformed from a tiny, tadpole-like embryo to an active newborn with a distinctive personality. It has been a remarkable journey!

Mom during Pregnancy Calendar Week 40

During pregnancy calendar week 40, many women experience diarrhea. You are now nearing the end of your pregnancy and the baby should be dropping out at any moment. Remember that you are only overdue once you have pasted the 42-week mark. Only 5% of women deliver on their estimated due dates. In fact, many first-time mothers find themselves waiting up to 2 weeks after their due date for their baby to arrive. Try and get some rest in now while you can, for very soon you are going to have a bundle of joy in the house, which is going to require lots of attention and care.

Loose bowel movements are often a sign that labor has begun. Clear or blood-tinged mucus in your panties indicates that you have passed the mucus plug that protected your cervix throughout your pregnancy. “breaking your water,” this results in a gush or trickle of clear amniotic fluid. If the fluid is green, brown, or yellow, contact your healthcare provider immediately. This may be a sign of infection or that your baby has passed mecconium also known as baby’s first bowel movement. Contractions that feel like heavy menstrual cramps or gastrointestinal upset. The pain may be centered in your lower abdomen or also felt in your back and legs. If the contractions appear at regular intervals and become increasing painful, real labor has probably begun.

Common Pregnancy Symptoms in Week 40

• Breast Changes: tenderness, fullness, darkening of the areola
• Frequent Urination
• Constipation
• Heartburn or Indigestion
• Headaches
• Stretch Marks
• Itching
• Round Ligament Pain
• Hemorrhoids

pregnant in week 40 have commonly asked Questions:

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