Nails
The nails of your baby are growing, so make sure you have that nail cutter with you. According to experts, if your baby is still inside that belly at 41 week pregnant, their fingernails are long enough to pass their fingertips.
Baby And Heart Check
At this point, doctors will be monitoring the heart of your baby. This is important because doctors want to make sure that they are file.
Overdue? Not Really
Your baby is still not overdue, but in order to be considered one, they need to stay inside that hotel in your belly past 42 weeks.
How Many Months Are 41 Weeks Pregnant?
If you are in Pregnancy week 41, this means that you are in the 9th and final month of your pregnancy. This is the last and the baby that is inside you is about to come out at any moment, so make sure you are ready.
Contractions
During this week, you will be getting labor contractions, and they are pretty normal. Labor contractions are rhythmic waves that harden and softens your uterus, sometimes they last long and sometimes they come and go. It depends on the person, but remember, if your water breaks, you want to go to your hospital so you could get ready for birth.
Water Break
If your water breaks, you want to get ready right away. Call your husband or rush yourself in the safest way possible so you can give birth in the presence of doctors and professional staff.
Do Not Stress
If you have passed 40 weeks that does not mean that you are in the overdue category. Keep that in mind and please, do not stress yourself out because it is not healthy for you and your baby. It is believed that 70 percent of pregnancies are actually late and it is natural. Each case is different and each body is unique. Take your time, and that baby will come out.
These are the best pregnancy tips we can offer.
Eat Your Protein
If the baby is still inside that belly of yours, you want to continue to eat healthily and rack up that protein intake. This is a good thing to do because protein helps you and your baby to stay healthy during their stay inside that belly of yours.
When To Call The Doctor?
Pregnancy is one of the most complex things that a woman can go through in their life. The process of birth is indeed majestic; however, a lot of things can take the wrong turn because it is also complicated. This is why as a parent; you should know everything in order to avoid any mishappenings.
If you experience these things below, please get medical help or contact your doctor for further instructions:
- Vaginal bleeding with pain
- Smelly vaginal discharge with green color
- Pain in the stomach along with no fetal movement
- Pain in the chest and shortness of breath
- Extreme high blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Pain while urinating
Please do note that these are just some of the many things that you need to worry about. For more information, please contact your doctor and talk with them about the things you need to look out for this week.
Remember, care for a pregnant lady is important during this week.
