Changes occur during 38th week of pregnancy

Baby's Development -

• Baby weighs about 6 pounds, 6 ounces (2,900 grams) by now and measures about 13.4 inches (34 cm) in length from crown to rump. 
• Fat is still accumulating, although growth is slower now. 
• Woman may notice that her weight gain has decreased or ceased. Since her baby has had the muscles to suck and swallow amniotic fluid, waste material has been accumulating in his or her intestines. Cells shed from the intestines, dead skin cells, and lanugo hair are some of the waste products that contribute to meconium, a greenish-black substance that constitutes baby's first bowel movement. 
• If woman is having a boy, his testicles have descended into the scrotum, unless he has a condition called undescended testicle. If she is having a girl, the labia are now completely developed.

Woman's Body -

• Because baby is engaged in pelvis, bladder is extremely compressed, making frequent bathroom trips a necessity. It is temporary till delivery. 
• Braxton Hicks contractions could be more frequent and stronger.
• Taking a gentle walk may ease some of aches and pains.      

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