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Pregnancy Week 39 and 40...

Your changing body You may be counting the days now! You probably may have not noticed much change in your body since last week. However, you still may be feeling huge and uncomfortable. Start watching out for early signs of labor like blood discharge, increased contractions, water breakage and the loss of the mucous plug (collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the uterus). Read more about stages of labor. Read...
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Pregnancy Week 35 and 36...

Your changing body Since your expanded Uterus is just being underneath your rib cage, you may be feeling short of breath at times. From now on, as your body descends deeper into your pelvic cavity which is called lightening or dropping, the upward pressure of the Uterus on the diaphragm may be relieved. As a result you may not feel so short of breath and eating a full meal becomes more comfortable for you. However you...
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Pregnancy Week 33 and 34...

Your changing body Around week 33, you may start to notice that your ankles and feet seem to be swollen, especially when the weather is warm, or after standing or sitting for a period of time and at the end of the day. You need not get alarmed as it is due to the increase in body fluids during pregnancy. Read More On IWH
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Pregnancy Week 31 and 32...

Your changing body As you progress through the third trimester, you may start to leak colostrums or pre-milk from your breasts around week 31. Colostrum or pre-milk is yellowish or creamy substance which is usually thicker than the milk. It is the first stage of milk that is formed in your breast and may lasts for several days after the birth of your baby. Colostrum contains antibodies that may be important in protecting...
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Pregnancy Week 29 and 30...

Your changing body Around week 29, some discomforts associated with the later part of pregnancy like constipation, leg cramps, etc. may become bothersome for you at this stage. As your pregnancy progresses, you may begin to feel tired easily and more clumsy in week 30. Due to the pressure of your growing Uterus over your bladder, you may be making frequent trips to the loo in the last semester. Getting a good night sleep...
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Pregnancy Week 27 and 28...

Your changing body At this point, you can expect to feel your baby’s movement quite often. However some movements could be due to occasional hiccups. Surprisingly you may find your baby’s movement very comforting at this point. Read More On IWH
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Pregnancy Week 23 and 24...

Your changing body Your gums may become swollen, inflamed and tend to bleed easily because of pregnancy hormones around week 23. You may notice that your gums bleed every time you brush. If left untreated it can lead to severe form of gum diseases which increases a woman’s risk of having a Premature Baby. Fortunately, these problems are completely avoidable by practicing a routine dental care. Read More On IWH
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Pregnancy – Week 21 and 22...

Your changing body You are probably feeling quite wonderful now that most of the early pregnancy symptoms like nausea, dizziness, frequent urination and fatigue are gone in week 21. You may be able to feel your Uterus about a half inch above your navel if you place your fingers. You may notice that your lower legs and feet swell towards the end of the day. This is due to the retention of excessive fluid during pregnancy....
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Pregnancy Week 19 and 20...

Your changing body At week 19, you may begin to experience sharp pain in your lower abdomen or hip area. This is due to the stretching of round ligament which supports your Uterus. It can be stretched easily during any movements like changing position from sitting to standing quickly, laughing or coughing. You need not be alarmed as it is very common during second Trimester. You may experience the pain only for a few...
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Pregnancy Week 17 and 18...

Your changing body You may be gaining weight as your little one is right now having a growth spurt. Average weight gain is generally between 2 and 4 kg. As your belly gets larger, it will slowly push the other organs to accommodate your growing baby and Uterus. You may be having more vaginal discharge now. As your belly grows, you may occasionally lose your balance as there is a shift in your center of gravity. Exchange...
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