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Pregnancy Week 29
Learn how your baby is growing in week 29 and start evaluating your labor preferences, from the best positions for delivery to pain relief options.
During pregnancy you'll experience a lot of surprising symptoms, and one that can happen during the third trimester is leaky breasts. The yellowish, thin fluid is colostrum, which is the precursor to breast milk. Usually you'll notice only a drop or two, if any at all, but if the flow becomes greater, you can put nursing pads inside your bra to keep things under control.
Your baby is getting stronger by the minute. This week, her pushes, kicks, and rolls will likely occur more frequently -- and forcefully. So don't be surprised if you feel an extra-strong karate chop or two!
Do you know who'll be in your labor room? Some women decide to hire a doula to help support them during labor. More cheerleader than doctor, your doula's there to encourage you no matter what, though she won't actually deliver your baby.
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- Balancing Acts
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- Best Positions for Labor
Keep moving during labor to help your baby progress downward. Try these sitting and standing positions to keep things moving along.
- Babies in the Breech Position
Learn what it means if your baby is breech and why you shouldn't worry about it at this point in your pregnancy.
- Common Delivery Room Fears
Worrying about everything that could go wrong during delivery is very normal. Get the facts on several common fears to ease your mind.
- Fatigue Returns
Try these tips for regaining energy in your third trimester.
- Pain Relief During Labor
Read up on all the pain relief options available to you during labor so you can make a well-informed choice.
- Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Learn the risk factors for PROM and what to do if you suspect your membranes have ruptured.
- Conquering Fears of Childbirth
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