nuhahyearlyLaunch pricing - Get £50 off!nuhahyearlyAt week 37, your baby is considered early term. The firm grasp reflex is ready and surfactant production is in full swing. According to Nuhah's pregnancy guide, your baby could arrive any time from now, though most first babies come after their due date.
Considered early term. The baby is practising breathing, sucking, and gripping - essential skills for life outside the womb. Surfactant production is in full swing, coating the air sacs in the lungs so they can inflate at birth. The brain and lungs continue maturing. The baby weighs about 2.8kg and is roughly 48cm. Fat continues to fill out the face and body.
You may experience the nesting instinct strongly - an urge to clean, organise, and prepare your home. Braxton Hicks can be frequent and sometimes intense. You may notice increased pelvic pressure and lightning crotch (sharp, shooting pains in the pelvis). Sleep is often disrupted by discomfort, frequent urination, and anxiety about the upcoming birth.
Early term refers to babies born at 37-38 weeks. While the baby's organs are functional, the brain and lungs benefit from every additional day in the womb. Full term is 39-40 weeks. Most healthcare providers recommend waiting until at least 39 weeks unless there is a medical reason for earlier delivery.
Completely normal. Most expecting parents feel some anxiety about birth, whether it is their first or fifth. Antenatal classes, breathing exercises, and talking to your midwife or birth partner can help. If anxiety is affecting your daily life, speak to your midwife about perinatal mental health support.
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