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Pregnancy Week 31
Find out how your baby is developing in week 31 and learn how you can practice labor techniques now for a more relaxed and easier delivery experience.
You may be noticing more hip and lower-back pain. What gives? Pregnancy hormones are relaxing the ligaments and tendons throughout your pelvic area so that the bones can spread to make room for delivery.
Your baby is gaining more weight than height at this point. Because she's too big to stretch out, she's now forced into the fetal position, which she'll stay in until birth.
Strangers on the subway reach out and touch your belly. A woman at the grocery store wrongly warns you against having sex ("It will make you go into early labor!"). Your neighbor asks if you're planning on circumcising your little boy (and clearly has strong opinions on the subject). Sound familiar?
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- Genital Changes
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- Easing Pelvic Pressure
Remember these tips the next time you feel pressure and discomfort in your pelvic area.
- The Placenta
You'll delivery the placenta, or afterbirth, a few minutes after you delivery your baby.
- Placental Abruption
Find out if you're at risk for placental abruption and what symptoms to look out for.
- Placenta Previa
Placenta previa occurs when the placenta grows over the cervix. Learn more about this condition and how it's treated.
- Practicing for Labor
You're about eight weeks away -- time to start practicing for delivery!
- Relaxing For a Better Birth
Try to relax now and forget your fears about labor -- letting those build up could make delivery worse, not better.
- Thinking Ahead to Labor
Learn about the three stages of labor and what you can expect to experience in each.
- Will the Baby Fit?
Don't let rude comments or your own delivery fears make you worry that your baby won't be able to pass through your hips.
- Will I Bond With My Baby?
No matter how unpleasant your pregnancy may have been up to this point, you'll soon adjust to the new baby and your bond will grow.
- Doing It All Is Overrated
Keep things in perspective -- you have a new life to care for, and it just isn't possible to care for her and everything else at the sa...
- Proper Portion Sizes
Avoid gaining excess weight by reevaluating your portion sizes with our helpful guide.
- Desk Posture
Proper posture is important to keep your body and muscles feeling good.
- Q&A: When Should I Go to the Hospital?
Find out when is the best time to go to the hospital after your contractions begin.
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