Week 37: What to Expect During Your Pregnancy + Gina's Pregnancy Journey!

Welcome to week 37 of pregnancy!

This week, baby's about the size of an old school Pound Puppy toy, or a Swiss chard. 37 weeks is considered “Early Term”, meaning baby could be born at this point without any major complications. However, a little more time for continue lung development is always beneficial, and only about 1 in 4 babies will be born between 37 and 38 weeks. Baby is also working on coordinating movement more and strengthening their grasping abilities.

For expectant mothers, Roxanne discusses potential loss of mucus plugs, and different signs of labor to watch out for. Changes in the frequency/intensity of Braxton Hicks contractions are worth noting and mentioning to a provider. Roxanne explains the acronym TACO for assessing potential water breaking, and discusses the questions and concerns you may experience in trying to determine whether or not you are experiencing true labor. She also discusses the big emotions that come with reaching full term in pregnancy, and the mental shift to preparing for meeting this new life. Lastly, Roxanne covers the GBS test offered at this time, and what GBS even is!

Additionally, Gina shares about her struggles with the mental limbo of feeling like baby could come at any minute- for multiple weeks on end! She talks about her GBS test results, what more she is doing to prep for this birth, and what she is preparing in the event of a hospital transfer during her home birth.

Comment below to let us know how YOU are feeling this week! Or comment below to guess when Gina will actually go into labor!!

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00:00 Introduction to Week 37 of Pregnancy
00:53 Baby's Development at 37 Weeks
03:41 Signs and Symptoms of Labor
06:44 Emotional Rollercoaster of Week 37
07:30 Group B Strep (GBS) Test Explained
09:34 Gina's Personal Experience and Preparations
13:26 Preparing for Birth: Logistics and Support
17:35 Conclusion and Additional Resources


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