You
You are ready to give birth. A few days beforedeliveryyou may have a feeling of tiredness, it is normal, because you undergo a hormonal modification just beforedelivery. Among the warning signs, loss of mucous plug can occur 2 to 3 days before thedelivery.

Your baby
At 37 weeks, your baby weighs about 2,900 kg and measures about 48 cm from the head to the heels. The vernix that covered his skin comes off in part and floats in the amniotic fluid. Your baby has now adopted its position of birth : arms folded over the chest, legs bent. He does not have much room to move, but still shows up near you by little whim or foot.
 
And the future dad?
He reassures you, surrounds you and becomes himself more feverish with the approach of the day J. He expects as you the first meeting with your future baby.
 
Good to know
As long as the contractions are not regular or longer in duration, the real work is not started. If you pierce the water pocket, go straight to the maternity. 
 
Health Notebook / Exam Notepad
Nothing in particular.
 
Notepad formalities
Nothing in particular.

Our advices
If you are too nervous to sleep well, drink a cup of hot milk and take a hot bath to relax.
If you are at the beginning of work, you may find it more comfortable to live your contractions in a squatting position. It is a position not practiced in the hospital and yet it is a natural posture to help the work. As long as you are at home, you can sit squat and breathe quietly to accompany the contractions.

Your 38th Week of Pregnancy (April 2024)