Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 42 Weeks PregnantWelcome to a “post-term” pregnancy. If you’re reading this, you’re one of the rare moms-to-be who makes it to 42 weeks pregnant. Don’t let all those people asking you where your baby is and why you haven’t been induced make […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 41 Weeks PregnantBet you never envisioned being 41 weeks pregnant. But here you are! Because of baby’s extra time in the womb, they’ll likely be heavier and more alert at birth than a baby born earlier would be. At week 41 of […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 40 Weeks PregnantHappy due date! Since 40 weeks pregnant is baby’s official deadline, you’ve already made up the bassinet, installed baby’s car seat, packed your hospital bag and set it by the door. Now, take care of some easy last-minute things, like […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 39 Weeks PregnantYay! Baby has finally reached full term! You’re probably feeling like you want to get this baby OUT. We’re not sure, but the impatience and discomfort moms-to-be feel around 39 weeks pregnant (and beyond!) might be nature’s way of getting […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 38 Weeks PregnantYow! If you feel a lightning bolt-like sensation running up and down your legs (and in your vagina!), don’t freak out. At 38 weeks pregnant, baby is probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, which means they’re bumping into all […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 37 Weeks PregnantTime for some good clean… fun? Around week 37 of pregnancy, many moms-to-be find themselves organizing cupboards and scrubbing floors. That’s the phenomenon people lovingly refer to as “nesting.” It may be instinctual—your body senses baby will be here really […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 36 Weeks PregnantIt’s month nine already? Time is flying! Since baby really could decide to arrive any day now, try to put in your final prep work at 36 weeks pregnant. For example, if you took a childbirth class a few months […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 35 Weeks PregnantReady as you’ll ever be! At 35 weeks, some moms-to-be feel like they have a ton of stuff left to do before baby’s arrival. Others can barely wait for baby to make their debut. Either way, try not to stress; […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 34 Weeks PregnantWatch what you say! Your curious baby can hear your voice and is listening in on your conversations at 34 weeks pregnant. In fact, baby might enjoy a lullaby or two—so go ahead and sing to them. Some experts say […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 33 Weeks PregnantWe’d tell you to take a deep breath and relax, but it’s probably tough to do either of those at 33 weeks pregnant. In fact, it’s probably hard to get comfortable at all, since you might be feeling overheated on […]
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