39 Weeks Pregnant
By Sarah on Mar 19, 2011 with Comments 0
As you are approaching labor time, you as well as your baby may have some uncomfortable time. The baby has very little space to move around as he is packed up inside the uterus getting ready for coming in this world. You often feel some movements as if your baby is trying to shift his position in the uterus with a very little space to roam around.
Development in 39th Week Pregnancy
The brain cells continue to develop as well as the immune system of your baby. Placenta is continuously delivering antibodies to the baby helping your baby to fight against infections and other diseases. Antibodies will remain effective for few weeks after birth. However, breastfeeding will help your baby getting the antibodies found in the colostrums and breast milk.
Appearance
By this stage, your baby has a smooth rounded body with a good amount of fat that is enough to keep him warm in the external world. Most of his body areas are still covered with vernix. He has his toenails now covering the toes. There are few patches of hairs on his head or he may not have any hairs.
Movement
Researchers are of the view that if your baby has already developed a pattern of waking and sleeping during the pregnancy period inside the uterus, they may follow this pattern of waking and sleeping after the birth also. It is not unusual that many women are aware of their baby’s playtime by this stage of pregnancy. This playtime more than probably remain the same after the birth. Although, the overall movements of the baby are not so prominent, but your baby is still very active and energetic and you may still feel at least ten movements a day.
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