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30 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
TUE
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2
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Go out to dinner and the theater now. When the baby comes, you and your partner will be eating a lot of takeout and renting videos.
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31 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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3
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Kegel exercises strengthen your vaginal muscles in preparation for birth and help prevent urine leaks now and later.
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THU
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4
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Stuck on bedrest? It doesn't have to be a prison sentence. Learn how to cope.
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FRI
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5
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SAT
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6
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Discuss the possibility of a cesarean with your healthcare provider, just in case. One in four women has one, so it never hurts to be prepared.
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SUN
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7
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With your partner, review your childbirth class notes and practice breathing and relaxation exercises. Feeling prepared can help with any jitters.
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TUE
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9
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If your rings are feeling a bit snug, take them off before your fingers get too swollen. If your fingers have already gotten so swollen you can't pull the rings off, you can find advice from other parents here.
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32 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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10
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Think twice about putting on those skates. Whether they're ice or inline, our experts say these activities are usually unsafe during pregnancy.
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THU
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11
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Your baby weighs nearly 4 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long. Over the next seven weeks, your blossoming babe may gain half his or her birth weight.
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FRI
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12
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From early contractions to delivering the placenta, learn about all the stages of labor.
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SAT
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13
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Even if you plan to have a natural birth, it's still a good idea to familiarize yourself with the options for pain medication during labor.
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SUN
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14
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Don't worry: Unless you have a specific pregnancy complication that makes intercourse unsafe, having sex won't hurt your baby. For most women, sex and orgasms are fine right up until their water breaks.
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TUE
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16
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Call your health insurance company to find out how to add the baby to your plan. (And have you arranged for life insurance yet?)
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33 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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17
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Believe it or not, the third trimester is a good time to think about contraception. Talk your options over with your partner.
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THU
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18
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Still stuck on a name? Find ideas and inspiration in our Baby Name Finder.
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FRI
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19
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Interview pediatricians and family practitioners — you'll need one immediately after your baby's born. Unsure which to pick? Try ourinteractive worksheet.
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SAT
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20
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Dad should think about packing a bag for the hospital, too. Besides toiletries and a change of clothes, he might want to bring reading materials, the camcorder, and even a bathing suit. Find out why.
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SUN
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21
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Will you nurse your baby? Here's how to prepare for breastfeeding.
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TUE
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23
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Practice breathing and relaxation techniques you may have learned from your childbirth preparation classes.
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34 weeks
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| yourbabylibrary.com |
WED
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24
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Your baby may already be having dreams in utero. Sleep will become a big issue once she's born — find out how you can prepare for it.
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THU
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25
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If you're planning to deliver at a hospital or birth center, gather the things you'll need for your stay. Keep your bag where you can find it easily.
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FRI
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26
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Is your partner nervous? Get advice from parents who've been there on how to stay calm — and be a supportive labor coach.
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SAT
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27
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Make sure you have all the disability forms you'll need to claim your maternity leave benefits.
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SUN
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28
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If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity.
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TUE
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30
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Perineal massage may help prevent tearing during childbirth. This is a good time to start.
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WED
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31
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Do you know the difference between real and false (Braxton Hicks contractions) labor pains? Here's how to tell.
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Source : BabyCenter.com
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