Week by week

This week at a glance

❤️Heartbeat~110–160 bpm

🧠Major developmentFull term; building fat for temperature control

Your baby is now full term and continues to build fat to help control body temperature after birth. The lungs are producing surfactant and the brain is still developing rapidly. Everything is in place for birth.

Nutrition

Lean meat · Dairy · Leafy greens · Whole grains · Oily fish

Tips

Do

• Rest and stay calm
• Know your labour signs
• Keep hydrated

Avoid

• Ignoring contractions or waters breaking
• Alcohol
• Overexertion