Week 36 of pregnancy
What's Happening with Baby
It's starting to get crowded in the womb! Because there is less amniotic fluid and not much room to move, your baby doesn't have space to do many flips or rolls anymore. However, you will still feel them kick and stretch. Their tiny nails have now grown to the tips of their fingers, and the bones of their head are soft and flexible to help them fit into the birth canal.
Your baby now weighs about 5 3/4 pounds and measures 18 3/4 inches long (the size of a head of romaine lettuce). It is very important to pay attention to your baby's movements; if you notice a change in how often your baby moves, call your health care provider.
What You Might Experience
From this week until delivery, your medical control will likely become weekly. This allows your doctor to monitor you and the baby very closely as you approach the finish line.
Physically, it is possible that your navel will pop out due to the pressure from your growing uterus. You may also notice that the swelling of your ankles and feet will increase, especially at the end of the day.
Key Things to Keep in Mind
As you get closer to your delivery day, it's helpful to understand the different ways labor can begin and progress. There are various types of birth, such as spontaneous labor (which begins on its own), induced labor (which is started with medical help), and births that may be medically assisted.
Learning about the basic differences and the situations in which each might occur can help you feel more prepared. This is a great topic to discuss with your doctor at your upcoming weekly appointments.
Week 36 Photos
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